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KNOW YOUR PLAYERS: KRISTEN MANN - TTT RIGA

19.01.2016
Kristen Mann for TTT Riga (Picture from TTT Riga)

This Tuesday we have asked questions from an American player Kristen Mann who is currently playing for the leader of Latvian-Estonian League TTT Riga. She has had a diverse basketball career in USA and also in Europe and at the age of 32 she is still going strong! She has played in several Leagues and countries, starting her career in UC Santa Barbara, from where she moved on to WNBA. In Europe she has played for EuroLeague Women and EuroCup Women in different countries such as France, Portugal, Latvia (Cesis) and Turkey.  

How do you motivate yourself before the games?

Listen to music! 

 

What kind of rituals you have before the games?

I'm not as superstitious as I used to be, so all I need is a good nap, a good meal, my music and I'm good to go!

 

Do you have anything you dislike about basketball?

I hate warming up... I wish I could just go to practice and games and be ready to play! But with age, I need a good warm up and stretch before I can start playing haha.

 

In your eyes, what's the difference between men's and women's basketball?

They play above the rim, they're more athletic too so that makes it more entertaining to watch. But I think the women's game is evolving and most of the time, women are more fundamentally sound.

 

Have you done any other sports besides basketball?

I grew up playing softball, I even played 1 year in college too. I think I got burnt out when I was younger, and basketball is a much faster pace sport... Rarely a dull moment!

 

Tell us something about you

I spend all my free time with my dog, Mr. Sawyer and making music. All my music (band is called Sapphica) is available on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud, YouTube etc

 

(You can follow her music on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/user/kristenmanngabriel)

 

Tell us something unique that a lot of people don't know about you

I'm half Samoan.

 

What is the funniest thing that has ever happened to you ? 

Too many funny moments in my 32 years... Impossible to pick one lol.

 

Do you have anything else you would like to teel your fans?

Run like you're on fire towards your wildest dreams... Only have 1 life!

 

What would be your favourite breakfast on Sunday morning?

Anything with eggs, avocados and coffee :-) 

 

Thank you for answering to the questions!