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Meet the Panthers: Jaala Henry
9/26/2017 10:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Get to Know the 2017-18 Pitt Women’s Basketball Team
Name: Jaala Henry
Height: 6'3"
Position: Forward
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Riverdale, Md.
Previous School: National Christian Academy
Describe yourself using three emojis.
What songs have you completely memorized?
I mostly memorize Beyoncé and Rihanna songs. My favorite Rihanna song is Love on the Brain.
In which movie universe would you most like to live?
I'd say How To Train Your Dragon.
What's the farthest you've ever been from home?
Puerto Rico for vacation. We were out there for a week with family.
Which app do you use the most on your phone?
Either Twitter or Pinterest, mostly for food ideas.
Why did you choose Pitt?
When I came here it felt like a family-orientated team, as one. And I could really see myself going here without any question.
What are you studying and why did you choose that subject?
Psychology because it's very interesting studying behaviors and why people do certain things.
Who introduced you to the sport of basketball?
My dad when I was nine years old. I was in a rec league.
Who is your favorite professional athlete of all time?
Kevin Durant.
What is your most memorable moment from your athletic career so far?
Trying out for the USA Basketball team in Colorado. It was the U-16 team.
What are you most looking forward to about this season?
I'm looking forward to travelling. Also getting to know the girls on the basketball court but also personally.
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Height: 6'3"
Position: Forward
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Riverdale, Md.
Previous School: National Christian Academy
Describe yourself using three emojis.
What songs have you completely memorized?
I mostly memorize Beyoncé and Rihanna songs. My favorite Rihanna song is Love on the Brain.
In which movie universe would you most like to live?
I'd say How To Train Your Dragon.
What's the farthest you've ever been from home?
Puerto Rico for vacation. We were out there for a week with family.
Which app do you use the most on your phone?
Either Twitter or Pinterest, mostly for food ideas.
Why did you choose Pitt?
When I came here it felt like a family-orientated team, as one. And I could really see myself going here without any question.
What are you studying and why did you choose that subject?
Psychology because it's very interesting studying behaviors and why people do certain things.
Who introduced you to the sport of basketball?
My dad when I was nine years old. I was in a rec league.
Who is your favorite professional athlete of all time?
Kevin Durant.
What is your most memorable moment from your athletic career so far?
Trying out for the USA Basketball team in Colorado. It was the U-16 team.
What are you most looking forward to about this season?
I'm looking forward to travelling. Also getting to know the girls on the basketball court but also personally.
#H2P | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
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