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Meet the Panthers: Pika Rodriguez
10/3/2017 12:30:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Get to Know the 2017-18 Pitt Women’s Basketball Team
Name: Pika Rodriguez
Height: 5'11''
Position: Forward
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Hartford, Conn.
Previous School: Capital Prep Magnet School
Describe yourself using three emojis.
What songs have you completely memorized?
Piano Man by Billy Joel, Zoe Jane by Staind, and anything Guns N' Roses or Taylor Swift.
In which movie universe would you most like to live?
I have four: Remember the Titans, Corpse Bride, The Blind Side, and Sinister.
What's the farthest you've ever been from home?
I have been to Italy.
Which app do you use the most on your phone?
I use Instagram all the time.
Why did you choose Pitt?
I loved the school. It felt like I was at home. I also love the coaches and players.
What are you studying and why did you choose that subject?
I'm still undecided. I have too many choices!
Who introduced you to the sport of basketball?
My father.
Who is your favorite professional athlete of all time?
My favorite players are Diana Taurasi and Ray Allen.
What is your most memorable moment from your athletic career so far?
My most memorable moments are winning the state championship three times in high school, playing for the Puerto Rican National Team and committing to Pitt.
What are you most looking forward to about this season?
Winning games and becoming a better player.
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Height: 5'11''
Position: Forward
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Hartford, Conn.
Previous School: Capital Prep Magnet School
Describe yourself using three emojis.
What songs have you completely memorized?
Piano Man by Billy Joel, Zoe Jane by Staind, and anything Guns N' Roses or Taylor Swift.
In which movie universe would you most like to live?
I have four: Remember the Titans, Corpse Bride, The Blind Side, and Sinister.
What's the farthest you've ever been from home?
I have been to Italy.
Which app do you use the most on your phone?
I use Instagram all the time.
Why did you choose Pitt?
I loved the school. It felt like I was at home. I also love the coaches and players.
What are you studying and why did you choose that subject?
I'm still undecided. I have too many choices!
Who introduced you to the sport of basketball?
My father.
Who is your favorite professional athlete of all time?
My favorite players are Diana Taurasi and Ray Allen.
What is your most memorable moment from your athletic career so far?
My most memorable moments are winning the state championship three times in high school, playing for the Puerto Rican National Team and committing to Pitt.
What are you most looking forward to about this season?
Winning games and becoming a better player.
#H2P | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
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