Oct. 24, 2017
Commodore fans will have to wait a season to see Mariella Fasoula on the hardwood but it will be worth the wait. The 6-5 Greek native transfers to Vanderbilt from Boston College where she led the Eagles in scoring as a sophomore with 16.0 ppg and 7.5 rpg. Fasoula also brings a wealth of international experience as a member of the Greek national team. Fasoula caught up with vucommodores.com to talk about some of her favorite things.
Favorite WNBA team: LA Sparks
Favorite NBA team: Cleveland Cavaliers
The one WNBA player you wished was your teammate: Kristi Toliver
Age I picked up a basketball: 6
When I was a kid I tried to be like: My dad
Three words that describe the way I play basketball: Finesse, experienced, versatile
What I need to improve on to be a better player: There is always something to improve on, I never am satisfied with my game, I try to improve on both good and obviously bad things that my game consists of. I am focusing on shooting to increase my versatility, defense and rebounding.
The thing that impresses me most about Coach White: Her passion for the game
Favorite sport other than basketball: Football
Favorite musical performer: Kodak Black
Favorite movie: Love and Basketball
Nobody will believe I watch this channel: Animal Planet
Favorite midnight snack: Frozen grapes
Favorite thing about myself: Eyebrows
Dream Date: I really can’t think of anything, but probably being taken to my significant other’s favorite spot.
My basketball “dream team” would be: Allen Iverson, Diana Taurasi, Kobe Bryant, Candace Parker, Hakeem Olajuwon (I’ll be the sub haha)
The best tasting food I can make: Greek food
Three things on my bucket list are: I don’t have a bucket list but I should probably start!
Favorite athlete to watch in another sport: Odell Beckham
Favorite thing to do away from basketball: Sleep!!!
One thing my hometown is famous for: How much history we have and the beautiful islands
My best non-athletic talent: Always having Carmex on me
The person I’d love to trade places with for a day: Beyoncé
If I won the lottery, I would: Pay for my brother’s college tuition and do something for my family. I would save the rest
Ultimate vacation destination: I live in it haha! Besides Greece, my ultimate vacation destination would be Bali.
The best advice I’ve received (and list who gave it to you): Have fun with it always and don’t be so hard on yourself. My dad gave me that advice and it relates to my everyday life more than any other piece of advice I have ever received.
The most famous person(s) I’ve met: Kobe Bryant
Biggest influence in my life: My parents
Most important thing I’ve learned since coming to Vanderbilt: Figure out the shortcuts around campus.
My advice to young people is: College is very different from high school, you have to come in with positivity and a hard-working mentality to get far in what you do. Also, it’s hard…give yourself some credit, you’re balancing a lot.
I chose to attend Vanderbilt over these schools: I transferred from Boston College, but my other top two choices were: UCLA and Arizona State.
Have you had any relatives play college sports? My dad played college basketball and was drafted. He continued his basketball career professionally overseas in the Euroleague.
