695: How old were you when you started playing?

Jasmine:  I was 4 when I first picked up a basketball and started to learn the game but I was 7 when I began playing in the Pikesville Fall Basketball League.

695: Where did you grow up?

Jasmine:  I grew up in Gwynn Oak, Maryland where I still live today.

695: Which AAU teams have you played for?

Jasmine:  I have played with the Maryland Sureshots and Baltimore Cougars. As the Cougars we changed our name to Baltimore Finest then Team Maryland.

695: What position are you most comfortable playing?

Jasmine: I am most comfortable with playing the point guard position.

695: What do you want to add to your game?

Jasmine: I want to be more confident in myself going to the next level. If I believe in myself that no one can stop me then I will play with that same intensity.

695: Tell me about your recruiting experience...what are you looking for in a college?

Jasmine:  Right now I'm being recruited by some D3 and D2 schools. I want to a to attend a school that will offer me something more than athletics. There's life after college and I want to be academically prepared for it. Athletically, I want to be able to make an immediate impact to the team.

695: Who is your favorite player?

Jasmine:  My favorite player has to be Tamika Catchings of the Indiana Fever. She is probably the best defensive player in the WNBA and I take pride in being one of the best defensive players on my team. I strive to be the best defender on the floor every night. 

695: Tell me about a funny basketball road trip...

Jasmine:  A funny basketball road trip had to be our trip as the Cougars to Orlando, Florida. Di-Di, Teira, Dionna and I stayed in a huge home where we had a pool and got to go to Universal Studios and  the Island of Adventure. Everyday down there was fun.

695: What artists do you listen to on game day?

Jasmine:  I like to listen to many artists on game day mostly Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, Drake and Katy Perry.

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

Jasmine:  My goals for my senior year are to lead my team to a City Championship and State Championship and possibly make the All-Metro team for the first time.  

695: What else do you do besides play ball?

Jasmine:  Besides basketball I love to play soccer, draw and watch movies.

695: Thank you for your time and good luck the rest of the season.

Jasmine: Thank you.