Nov. 1, 2014
Countdown to Tipoff
13 days
Today’s spotlight: Paris Kea
Vanderbilt freshman Paris Kea is the first featured player on our Countdown to Tipoff package that will lead up to the Commodores’ season opener against Belmont on Nov. 14.
Kea is a former standout from Page High (Greensboro, N.C.). This summer, she played for the USA U-18 National Team and helped her squad capture a gold medal while posting a 5-0 record.
She is the all-time scoring leader in the history of the Page High girls program, and averaged 24.2 points and 7.1 rebounds as a senior.
Here’s a little inside scoop on Paris.
Favorite movie: Love Jones
Favorite fast-food place: Chick-fil-a
Favorite athlete (past or present): Dirk Nowitski
Favorite celebrity: J. Cole
Favorite TV Show: Scandal
Favorite band/artist: J. Cole
Favorite thing to do on an off day from practice: Ride my bike and take naps at the park
Favorite song (and who sings it): The Bitter Man Won by J. Cole
Famous person you would most like to meet (past or present): Dirk Nowitski
My ultimate dream job: Pro Soccer/couples therapist