By Greg Bates
sports editor
Last name: Ashaunte Williams
Parents: Dorlinda and Freddie
Activities: Volleyball, basketball and athletics
Instagram: ashaunte_w01
Ashaunte has played three sports since his sophomore year after not competing in track and field as a rookie. She plays all over the volleyball court, mostly playing outside.
Do you like to take care of yourself sportingly, move from one season to another?
” Yeah I know that. I love it. I love every sport, so I’m looking forward to the end of the season to start a new season.
In volleyball, what does it feel like to go up and read the defense and get a big smash and what does it feel like?
“It’s amazing. When they come up to block you, then you can read the block and hit it another way. That’s good.”
Is this the most fun part of volleyball?
“Yeah. Well, actually, I think the fun part is blocking, because you’ll be able to see their facial expression, and I like that.
What is your favorite sport ?
“It’s volleyball. It’s between volleyball and basketball. In volleyball, I like every position equally. In basketball, I just like to be on top – point guard or other guard. But because I’m tall, most of the time I’m put in blocks, and I don’t like that.
You have a good height at 5 feet 10 inches. How does it help you on the volleyball court?
“My fingers are already beyond the net just from me like standing there, so jumping and stuff makes it easier to get blocks or even do spikes.”
What has worked for you this season in volleyball?
“I’ve had a lot of casualties lately. It’s more fun when you can do that.
Do you plan to participate in a sport in college?
“Yes, to volleyball.”
Do you already have an idea of where you want to go to college?
“I was thinking UW-Milwaukee. I have been watching this college for a few years now.
So you would walk on the volleyball team?
“Yes I hope.”
Playing three sports in high school, would it be hard for you to go to college and not play
Athletics?
“I couldn’t imagine not doing that.”
What do you like to do for fun?
“I mostly like spending time with my friends and with my family in my free time and just kind of relaxing. My schedule is so full, I am always in contact with people, I like to get away from it all, to have time for myself.
What are your hobbies?
“I really like to draw and go to the park to play basketball by myself.”
What do you like to draw?
“I just google photos and just try to copy them as best I can, basically.”
What do you like to do something creative as a profession or are you looking for something else?
“I’m looking in different fields, more towards business.”
You are a basketball fan. Are you a WNBA or NBA fan?
“I love the NBA, the Warriors in particular.”
Why Warriors?
“I liked the Warriors for a few years mainly because of my cousin because she liked the Warriors. I started liking the Warriors too because we started watching them a lot more. I also like the Bucks , mainly because of Giannis.
Who would you trust if the Warriors and Bucks made it to the NBA Finals?
“I should say the Bucks.”
Your favorite basketball player is Steph Curry. Why is that?
“I like him as a shooting fullback. I practiced a lot in 3-man shooting thanks to him, and I want to get better at 3-man shooting.”
What is the most important thing in your life right now?
“My family. I want to make my mom proud.
Do you have brothers or sisters?
“I have 10. Nine of them are half-brothers and half-sisters. I have two who are actually related to me.
You have six older half-brothers. Did you learn anything from them, maybe play sports with them and toughen up?
“I never really used to see my stepbrothers, but I also have my older brother who played basketball for West. I learned a lot from him and played with him and my cousin , that’s where I learned everything.
Are you an outdoors person?
“Absolutely. I want to try hiking one day. I’ve never hiked before.
If you could be anyone for a day, who would it be?
“I think it would be Zendaya. She’s an actress and she’s also a singer. She basically does everything; she also plays basketball.
One word that describes you?
“Athletic. I always move.”