Attending MIC training sessions have taken my basketball to the next level which has enabled me to play at a very high level and has provided me the opportunity to play internationally at the NBTC Manila Live tournament

Growing up I was very involved in all sorts of sports; dancing, AFL football, soccer, martial arts, swimming and basketball. There eventually came a point in time where I had to choose one. I really wanted to pick up AFL, but due to its physicality and how “dangerous” it was perceived, mum firmly said no. So I evidently chose basketball, although soccer was a very close second. Being Filipino, it was an obvious choice, but most importantly I think my dad was glad with that decision. So I joined the closest junior basketball clinic and have never stopped since then.

My most memorable moment would definitely be the last 5 seconds of an Under16s grading game. I remember lining up for an opposition free throw being 2 points down and telling a teammate to pass me the ball. The opposition made her free throw and were now 3 points up. At that point all the other courts had finished their games and were watching ours, so that only added to the pressure and tension. I received the ball, dribbled up the court and shot the ball just past half court (although some might argue it was just a Hail Mary). After watching the ball go up, everyone held their breath, and swish, I sent the game into overtime. Our parents were screaming, people were in shock and I just didn’t know how to react. Given it was only a grading game and we eventually lost in overtime, it still sits much higher than any win, medal or award I’ve ever received.