Arizona State middle blocker Carmen Unzue returns for her second season with Sun Devils after a 2016 campaign that saw the Spaniard appear in 28 total sets, while posting season tallies of 26 kills and 15 blocks. A native of Madrid, Spain, Unzue spent time in the summer of 2016 training with the Spanish Women's National Team....
What drew you to Arizona State?
High level academics and volleyball
If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and why?
I would choose Rafa (Rafael) Nadal, the Spanish tennis player who I admire because of his achievements, his humility and his willing to fight for all his different goals.
If you had the chance to pick the brain of any coach in any sport, who would it be?
It would be my Spanish coach who I also admire. She doesn't only know everything about volleyball but she also knows how to deal with people, make good decisions, be smart about who she does and does not need in her life.
If you had the chance to watch one past sporting event, which one would you go to?
I would go to the last pre-European women's tournament to see the Spanish national team. I've known those girls since forever and I would like to see how are they developing.
What is your hometown and what do you like best about it?
I've lived in Madrid, Spain my whole live. The thing that I like the most from Spain is the social culture, the days end later, hanging out with friends is different and I really miss that, but my favorite thing is the food. I'm going to try to learn how to cook at home so I don't miss it that much.
Which past Sun Devil (any sport) do you wish you could have watched play?
I would want to see all our coaches play.
What is the last book you read?
Empire-phobic and the black legend: Rome, Russia, United States and the Spanish Empire. I haven't finished it quite yet.
What's your favorite song from your favorite artist?
Under Pressure by Queen
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
No pain no gain
What is a movie that you can watch over and over again?
Catch me if you can
What is the best advice your parents ever gave you?
Take advantage of everything that happens to you
If you could be on any game show which would you choose?
The lucky roulette
If you could learn to do anything what would it be?
Paint and draw like a professional
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Persistent, outgoing and loyal
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
Ironing
What is your best childhood memory?
My brother and I playing with our neighbors in our old house having a water fight.
What's your favorite TV show and why?
Friends, I think is hilarious and I love watching it with my family.
What is your favorite road trip destination?
Australia
What is one place you really want to visit?
Japan
If someone wrote a book about your life what would they title it?
Carmen the Spaniard: living live to the fullest
If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be?
My father
What is one thing most people don't know about you?
I actually enjoy spending time alone
Who is your favorite athlete of all time?
Rafa Nadal
Who has been your biggest inspiration in the sport of volleyball?
My Spanish coaches
What is your favorite volleyball related memory?
The first time we won the Spanish championship and when I played in Poland with the national team.
What is the hardest thing about volleyball?
The commitment and giving up other things.
Do you have any personal goals for this upcoming season?
I want us to go to NCAAs and I want to play a big part in it, off and on the court.
What drew you to Arizona State?
High level academics and volleyball
If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and why?
I would choose Rafa (Rafael) Nadal, the Spanish tennis player who I admire because of his achievements, his humility and his willing to fight for all his different goals.
If you had the chance to pick the brain of any coach in any sport, who would it be?
It would be my Spanish coach who I also admire. She doesn't only know everything about volleyball but she also knows how to deal with people, make good decisions, be smart about who she does and does not need in her life.
If you had the chance to watch one past sporting event, which one would you go to?
I would go to the last pre-European women's tournament to see the Spanish national team. I've known those girls since forever and I would like to see how are they developing.
What is your hometown and what do you like best about it?
I've lived in Madrid, Spain my whole live. The thing that I like the most from Spain is the social culture, the days end later, hanging out with friends is different and I really miss that, but my favorite thing is the food. I'm going to try to learn how to cook at home so I don't miss it that much.
Which past Sun Devil (any sport) do you wish you could have watched play?
I would want to see all our coaches play.
What is the last book you read?
Empire-phobic and the black legend: Rome, Russia, United States and the Spanish Empire. I haven't finished it quite yet.
What's your favorite song from your favorite artist?
Under Pressure by Queen
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
No pain no gain
What is a movie that you can watch over and over again?
Catch me if you can
What is the best advice your parents ever gave you?
Take advantage of everything that happens to you
If you could be on any game show which would you choose?
The lucky roulette
If you could learn to do anything what would it be?
Paint and draw like a professional
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Persistent, outgoing and loyal
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
Ironing
What is your best childhood memory?
My brother and I playing with our neighbors in our old house having a water fight.
What's your favorite TV show and why?
Friends, I think is hilarious and I love watching it with my family.
What is your favorite road trip destination?
Australia
What is one place you really want to visit?
Japan
If someone wrote a book about your life what would they title it?
Carmen the Spaniard: living live to the fullest
If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be?
My father
What is one thing most people don't know about you?
I actually enjoy spending time alone
Who is your favorite athlete of all time?
Rafa Nadal
Who has been your biggest inspiration in the sport of volleyball?
My Spanish coaches
What is your favorite volleyball related memory?
The first time we won the Spanish championship and when I played in Poland with the national team.
What is the hardest thing about volleyball?
The commitment and giving up other things.
Do you have any personal goals for this upcoming season?
I want us to go to NCAAs and I want to play a big part in it, off and on the court.