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Bunch of Questions with….Women’s Basketball Newcomer Nevaeh Parkinson

Bunch of Questions with....Women’s Basketball Newcomer Nevaeh Parkinson


Graduate transfer Nevaeh Parkinson adds experience and a winning pedigree to the 2024-25 Sun Devils. After two years at New Mexico, the 6-foot-3 center helped UC Irvine win the Big West regular season championship in 2022-23 and earned the league’s Best Sixth Player award. Last season Parkinson led the team in rebounds (215) and field goal percentage (54.2). More importantly, she played her best basketball when it mattered the most, scoring a career-high 18 points (8-10 FGs) along with 10 rebounds in UC Irvine’s NCAA Tournament first round game at Gonzaga.

 

If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and where? Kobe Bryant at Las Brisas in Laguna Beach.

One word to describe your feeling when you were put on the the ASU polo for the first time: Proud

 

You have a chance to pick the brain of any coach of any sport for one hour….who is it? Pat Summit

The most upset you have ever been on the court was: When I got a technical foul and my coach told me I had to go to the locker room.

 

The happiest you have ever been on the court: When we played Gonzaga in the NCAA Tournament

 

You have a chance to go watch one past sporting event live (any sport)…what are you going to?  Chicago Bulls back in the day in the NBA Finals.

 

MLB players pick a song to play on the PA system when they step up to the plate. You are a MLB player. What song is playing as you dig into the batter’s box?  Stick Talk by Future

 

What did you like best about your hometown? The music and the dances that went with the music was awesome!

 

A movie you have watched more than once and will watch again: Friday

  

Favorite song from your favorite artist?  Love Yours by J. Cole

 



 

Are you a good dancer? When is the last time you danced? I am a good dancer and I danced earlier today!

What is one of your favorite quotes? “You have to go through the mud to become a lotus”

What chore do you absolutely hate doing? Washing dishes

 

What is your favorite form of exercise? Basketball

 

Who has been the biggest influence on your career? My mother

If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be? MLK’s I Have a Dream speech

If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? Play the piano

 

If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it…

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