695:  How did you get started playing ball?

Imani: My mom signed me up for JPYO and in my first game I had 19 points . Then I started enjoying playing.

695:  Where did you grow up?

Imani: My grandparents house in Northeast  DC and  Laurel, Maryland.

 

695:  Which AAU teams have you played for?

Imani:  Team Sol, Maryland Lady Shooting Stars and  Bluestar Maryland.

 

695:  What do you want to add to your game for the college level?

Imani: I want to add a quicker release on my pull up and more speed on my lateral movement on defense.

 

695:  How was the recruiting experience for you? How did you end up at Howard?

Imani: My recruiting experience was very stressful, but fun at the same time. I visited Illinois, VCU, St. Joseph's, Towson and Lasalle. My inspiration to find the right college was a good nursing program and VCU  had one of the best nursing programs, although I didn't sign to VCU. Howard also has a great nursing program and thats what helped my decision to go there. I ended up at Howard because thats where my heart was. Since the 9th grade I always wanted the HBC (historically black colleges)  experience.

695: So you're going to be a Nursing major?

Imani: Yes, I want to be a Neonatal nurse.

695. What do you love about playing this game?

Imani: I love playing against the best players, traveling, and the relationships you build with different people. Also appreciating a bond with my father.

 

695:  What are your goals for the high school season?

Imani: My goal is to make 1st team all met in the Washington Post and Baltimore Sun. I want to lead Anne Arundel County in scoring , steals, and assists for the second year in a row. I want to win the counties for the second year in a row.

 

695:  Can you share a funny AAU road trip story with us?

Imani:  When I played for Bluestar Maryland we stayed in a house in Orlando.  Me and my team got into a big water fight in the house.

695:  What do you do for fun besides play ball?

Imani:  I love to shop and hang out with my family and friends.

695:  What are you listening to on the Ipod these days?

Imani: Old Go-Go music, Drake, Beyonce and Wale.

 

695:  Tell me something people might not know about you...

Imani:  I'm not into the hype, I'm a laid back person.

695: Thanks and good luck this season.