Getting to Know the Freshman: Courtney McKenzie
11/3/2011 1:25:00 PM | Women's Basketball
With two seniors graduating, four new freshman have joined the team and will likely see playing time this season. The class of 2015 includes Christy Hewatt (Cumming, Ga.), Courtney McKenzie (Dallas, Ga.), Mikaela Hopkins (Agusta, Ga.) and Jazz Green (Darlington, S.C.). CofCsports.com sat down with the freshman to get to know them a little better, continuing with forward Courtney McKenzie
Question: What has been the biggest adjustment on/off the court from high school to college?
Answer: “In the classroom the biggest adjustment is studying. In high school I didn't have to study very much and coming into college the workload has increased a lot. On the court it's a lot harder. I went from being a star on my high school team to starting all over again.”
Q: What is your favorite part about being at the College of Charleston?
A: “I love the campus and how friendly people can be. I feel like I'm at home in this environment.”
Q: What are your goals later in life/dream job?
A: “I want to go overseas and play basketball.”
Q: Do you have any pre-game rituals/traditions?
A: “I like to listen to my ipod.”
Q: Do you have any brothers/sisters?
A: “Yes. I have two brothers (age 21 and 13) and three sisters (ages 23, 24, 27).”
Q: Do you have any nicknames?
A: “Court and Co.”
Q: If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
A: “Fiji. It looks beautiful and I would go there and relax.”
Favorites
Pro sport team: Miami Heat
Sport athlete: Lebron James
Hobbies outside of basketball: Hang out with friends, watch TV and soccer is favorite sport other than basketball.
Food: As long as it's good everything.
Movie: Brown Sugar
Musician/Band: Angel Hayes
The CofC women's basketball team has their first exhibition game Friday Nov. 4 at home against Armstrong Atlantic at 7:00p.m. and open the season at home Nov. 11 vs. East Carolina at 5:00p.m. The Cougars host Connecticut Dec. 21. Contact the ticket office at 843.953.2632 or go to their website here.
