Introduction by Angel Akinkuoye

  Hello everybody! My name is Angelina Akinkuoye but everybody calls me Angel. I am from Cleveland Ohio and I attended and graduated from Shaker Heights High School about 3 years ago. I have always been fascinated with the sport of basketball. I was so fascinated that I decided to join the basketball team in high school and played all four years. Truthfully, at first I wasn’t that good, but with hours of practice and determination, I became a great defensive post player as well as one of the “starting five”.

                A female athlete that I would’ve loved to see play in a competitive game, would have to be Lisa Leslie. I looked up to Lisa Leslie when I was younger because I believe she was a great basketball player. Lisa Leslie was a post player which is the position I played. She showed outstanding offensive as well as defensive skills on the court. She was also the first woman to ever dunk in a WNBA basketball game. I think I would be a great experience to see her play in an actual game. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPuKZ2F5gTA Lisa Leslie’s Dunk

               A male athlete that I would love to see play in a competitive game would have to be Dwight Howard. I also think he is an excellent post player. I always adored the way he could easily make post moves look easy and effortless. I also love his defensive skills and the way he blocked shots. I feel like Dwight Howard and I have similar defensive techniques. :)

                Lastly I have no concerns about this class. I hope we get into some interesting conversations and topics in this class. I also hope to learn as much as I can while earning an “A” for this course.