This week's edition of the Ridgewater Athlete Spotlight features freshman Basketball player from Bertha, MN, Rochelle Dean.
Why Ridgewater and what are you studying while in school here?
I chose Ridgewater to be close to family and to play basketball. I am studying to get my AA degree.
What has been your favorite aspect of being on the Ridgewater Basketball team?
Being surronded by people who care about me and enjoy and want to play basketball as much as i do!
Do you have any pregame rituals or supersitions?
To either get a tea or alani! I only eat Ritz crackers before the game!
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Definitenly Greece, so i can live out my momma mia dreams.
What is your favorite sports memory to date?
Junior year haunted house with the volleyball girls. We started a congo line with Micheal Myers.
Who has been the biggest inluence on your athletic career and why?
My mom, she has been the biggest supporter since i first started basketball and stepped in to be a coach during my elementry years. She also practiced with me after practice.