“I love my sport because it is who I am, and who I was born to be. I love my sport because it defines my personality.” ~ Alex Bastock, women’s tennis
"I loved them ever since I was a kid. It just gives you a break away from everything else—school and all the stresses of life. It's just something you can go out there, compete, have fun and do something you love." ~ AJ Pacher, men’s basketball
"I love sports so much because there's no politics. Anything can be said outside, but when you're inside that square everything else that's said about this guy, that guy, this opponent, or that opponent or about you, it just doesn't matter. That's why I love all sports. I just don't think politics matter when you're inside that square or field." ~ Reggie Arceneaux, men’s basketball
"I love sports so much because I think I can grieve more. If anything's happening with me off the court, I think I can just express it inside the lines. I can express myself in many ways by scoring baskets, playing defense—doing anything I can to impact the game. I love playing sports because it just helps me become Miles." ~ Miles Dixon, men’s basketball
“I love my sport because I’ve always done it. I’ve grown to love it and this is what I do.” ~ Ivory James, women’s basketball
“I love my sport because it was kind of given to me by my family. My grandpa played in Kentucky and he taught me how to play and so did my uncle, so I grew up with it. I started as a child and I just love to play.” ~ KC Elkins, women’s basketball
“I love my sport because it’s fun, mainly. I have a blast. I love my teammates and coaches. I’ve played since I can remember, so it’s always been a big part of my life and it’s something that I love to do.” ~ Breanna Stucke, women’s basketball
“I love my sport because I’m good at it. I feel like it’s a calling. Ever since I’ve been growing up, I’ve been playing basketball. I’ve always been at basketball-oriented organizations. I’ve always been at camps, trying to better myself and it just became a love. It’s a great part of my life and I think that I better other people at the sport.” ~ Kim Demmings, women’s basketball
