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Athletes,
For this week’s newsletter, we are bringing you an interview with Amari DeBerry. Amari is a college basketball player at University of UConn. Amari has excelled at UConn and has also competed for the USA U19 and U16 teams winning gold for both. UConn is currently ranked #11 with a record of 17-4 with their next game against the unranked Villanova. Amari was able to give us great insight on this season so far and her love for music. Check out our interview below:
AMARI DEBERRY INTERVIEW
TWU: As UConn is currently ranked #8 overall. How do you think the season is going and what are you most looking forward to for the rest of the season?
I think the season is going well, despite injuries to teammates everyone is keeping the faith and working hard!
TWU: What do you think you would describe as your strongest part of your game?
My post presence on both ends of the court I think my length helps my game a lot.
TWU: What’s the atmosphere like in the locker room? Is everyone headphones in listening to their own music, or is there music playing over a speaker? (or both)
We have a mix of both some people really get into their own zone and some just vibe to whoever’s on aux
TWU: What is your favorite memory of playing basketball?
Probably in highschool, my last game with my teammates I’ve been playing with since we were all in 4th grade
TWU: What song is always making your pre-game playlists?
TWU: Besides listening to music, do you have any other pre-game rituals or superstitions?
I always make sure I take a nap
TWU: What are 3 artists that are always on your training playlist?
TWU: How important is music to you when training in between seasons? Do you change up the playlist for that?
Depending on the purpose of the session the music definitely changes
TWU: If you were stuck on an island what 3 songs would you choose to listen to?
TWU: Awesome! Thank you for doing this and good luck the rest of the year!
AMARI DEBERRY’S PLAYLIST
Until Next Time,
The Warm-Up Team