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Jillian Dunston of Holy Cross has committed to Michigan. The 5'10 guard forward had narrowed her list to North Carolina State, Indiana, Northwestern, St. John's, George Washington, Drexel and Vanderbilt. Jillian answered a few questions for 695Hoops.
695: How old were you when you started playing ball?
Jillian: I was 8 yrs old- Montgomery County Recreation League and at 9yrs I joined the Team Sol organization and played on teams that went to 4 Division I National Championship Tournaments. Our best year we finished 9th in the country.
695: What do you like most about playing in the WCAC?
Jilian: It is a very competitive league and was very tough my freshman year. I love the big games and the huge crowds and the rivalries against Good Counsel, St. Johns, Bishop McNamara and Seton are great. The outstanding competition makes you a better player. It is a great league and some say the best Girls HS league in the country.
695: Which AAU teams have you played for?
Jillian: I have played for a total of three teams. They are Team Sol, Love Sol Elite and the Md Lady Terps. All of the teams were great teams and I have enjoyed the total experience
695: What was the highlight of this past summer for you?
Jillian: Playing for the Lady Terps has been a great experience and playing in the Deep South Tournament and Penn State Championships was the highlight of the summer. I played very well in each of these events and received excellent exposure.
695: How was the recruiting process? Why Michigan?
Jillian: It has been excellent, It was not overwhelming at all. I chose Michigan because I love the school and head coach Arico. I also love the campus, education and Big Ten conference. I think it is a great fit academically and athletically.
695: What are your goals for the high school season?
Jillian: We have a great tradition at Holy Cross and every year we compete for a WCAC championship and a City Title. It is our goal every year to win the regular season and win the championship.
695: What do you want to add to your game?
Jillian: I play all 5 position and I have improved on my rebounding and starting transition from the rebound. I would like to increase my movement without the ball and continue to develop my shot off the dribble. I am also getting to the basket more and getting to the foul line. I want to become a double/double player consistently with rebounds and points and increase my defense intensity playing all 5 positions.
695: Who is the funniest teammate on your high school team?
Jillian: Usually our senior captains are very funny and are very popular. I would say our senior captains
695: What artists are you bumping on the Ipod right now?
Jillian: Jay Z.
695: Can you dance or do you hold up the wall at parties?
Jillian: A little of both.
695: What else do you do for fun besides hoop?
Jillian: I love to play soccer and I play for the HS JV soccer team and club soccer when I am available. Soccer builds my legs and physical endurance and it puts me in excellent shape. It is a great sport for physical conditioning and is also a lot of fun. I have been playing soccer since I was 7yrs old with my older sisters.
695: Thanks and good luck this season.
Jillian: Thanks for putting me on.
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