Meet Ashanti Kennedy
Nickname: Shanti
3 songs that I know every word to: Poppin - Chris Brown, Kiss me - Ed Sheeran, The Motion - Drake
Movie that never gets old: Love and Basketball
I can't go a day without: Listening to music
Thing I miss the most about home: My family
Last supper menu: Cheese Pizza, sushi, macaroni and cheese, collard greens, fried chicken
A food I refuse to eat: Peas
Favorite quote: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
Favorite piece of clothing in my wardrobe: Derrick Rose Bulls Jersey
Most people don't know this about me, but... I can sing
Best concert I've ever been to: Chris Brown
Favorite Disney character: Simba
My perfect day would involve these 3 things: Basketball, movies, relaxing
Favorite board game or card game: Uno
Heels, sandals or kicks?: Kicks
Game day ritual or superstition: Prayer
Sport I would most want to play in college other than basketball: Volleyball
Favorite athlete: Derrick Rose
Most valuable lesson I learned through basketball: Do the best you can with what you have and everything else will fall into place
Person who has inspired me most: My mother
My teammates would say that I am known for: My distinct sense of humor
Best dressed teammate: Taylor Dunham
Funniest player on the team: Makeba Ndifang
Most competitive player on the team: Rebecca Richmond
Player on the team most likely to have a breakout season this year: Peri Curtis
This season I am most looking forward to: Road trips
Teammate most likely to coach: Sarita Jo Condie
Teammate most likely to be a mom first: Makeba Ndifang
Teammate most likely to serve 20 years in the Navy: Marina Muenster
Teammate who posts the most selfies on social media: Peri Curtis
Favorite celebrity to follow on Twitter: Jay Bilas
I chose to attend the USNA because: I had the opportunity to play D1 basketball
Favorite spot on The Yard: My bed
Favorite Naval Academy tradition: Army/Navy rivalry