ButterB: Let’s start off talking about basketball since you are such a skilled and influential player! When did you start and who inspired you to play? 

Emily- I was playing basketball since I can remember, however I started getting serious about it when I was in sixth grade, which is when I played for my first AAU team. No one in my family played basketball seriously so I believe the inspiration came from all the incredible coaches I had growing up.

ButterB- You had a very prestigious high school basketball career.. some of your accolades included… Gatorade player of the year, 1,446 point scorer, 4 year varsity player… how would you describe your playing style? 

Emily- Many people have told me that I play like a boy. I love the midrange game and creating my own shot or a shot for someone else. Everyone knows my go-to move as a step-back fadeaway. I grew up with two older brothers and was always playing in the driveway with them and unless I did that move I would usually get blocked

ButterB- How would you describe your recruiting process, and who was the first school to recruit you?

Emily- The recruiting process was hard for me because I’m an overthinker and I wanted to pick the perfect school that would suit me. Looking back I now understand that there is no such thing as a perfect school or one that has everything you want. There are just some schools that check more boxes than other schools in regards to what an individual is looking for. Also no one in my family had been through the recruiting process before so it was this uncharted territory that I was struggling to navigate at first. One of the first schools to recruit me was actually Villanova, the school I ended up committing to.

ButterB- That is very true! Can you talk a bit about your experience at Villanova and ultimately what caused you to transfer 

Emily- I struggled with so many different things within my two years at Villanova. With that being said it was good for me to be away from home and experience some adversity. When I look back at my two years at Nova I don’t necessarily consider them bad years I consider them character building years. Ultimately what led to my decision to transfer was the fact that the programs morals, values and goals did not align with mine.

ButterB- What were the main factors in your decision to finish out your college career at Boston University?

“I told her that I wanted to become a better person, leader, and player and in that order”

Emily- The main reason I picked BU was because of Coach Moseley. She is one of the best coaches in the country and more importantly an incredible person. In one of my first conversations with her I told her that I wanted to become a better person, leader, and player and in that order. Being part of her program for the last two years, I feel I have grown in all three ways.

ButterB- How excited are you to lace your sneakers up and play your first game for Boston university on the 2nd against Holy Cross?

Emily- I’m extremely excited and kind of nervous. I haven’t played a game in 622 days so I think that’s where the nerves come from.

ButterB: Lets switch gears here, What is your go to food to cook?

Emily-Well I cant cook much, so probably pasta.

ButterB- What are some of your hobbies or things you do in your free time? 

Emily– Well right now given that we cant do to much I’ve enjoyed listening to podcast and ted talks. I also love to try new things. For example, during quarantine I learned how to ride a unicycle. With that being said, Over Christmas break I wanna dabble in starting a clothing line, podcast, and possibly a blog.

ButterB: Thats awesome! What is 1 song that is on your workout playlist?

Emily: Just Fine by Mary J. Blige

ButterB: Who is your celeb crush?

Emily: OBJ

ButterB: As you may know, we like to end our interviews off with a ” Keep it Butter” Question. So your Butter question is……what is the worse gift that you have ever received from someone? (Christmas, Birthday, Anniversary, etc..)  

Emily- I really haven’t received an awful gift to be honest

ButterB: Thanks for doing this interview and as always, Keep it Butter!

Emily: Of course!