Bunch of Questions with....Women's Basketball Newcomer Kennedy Basham

Kennedy Basham is home. After spending her first two years at Oregon, the former Pinnacle and PHH Arizona product is in Tempe ready to compete for ASU starting in 2024-25. She was the No. 59 overall ranked recruit in the country in the espnW Top 100 who had her as a four-star prospect.

You have a chance to pick the brain of any coach of any sport for one hour....who is it? Becky Hammon

One word to describe your feeling when you were put on the ASU gear for the first time: Excited
 

 

Kennedy Basham (@kennedybasham) enters the transfer portal. The former ESPN top post prospect had huge games this season against Washington, Washington State and Stanford. She can score it the post and from the outside.

The 6-7 Forward is a Sophomore from Phoenix,Arizona. She's… pic.twitter.com/WkBo2ULTgD

— BTN Scouting (@BTNScouting) April 3, 2024

If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and where? Kim Kardashian at NOBU 

The most upset you have ever been on the court was:  Tore my PCL in the first game of the season

The happiest you have ever been on the court: When we won the Grind Session Junior Year of HS
 
You have a chance to go watch one past sporting event live (any sport)...what are you going to? The last Super Bowl
 
MLB players pick a song to play on the PA system when they step up to the plate. You are a MLB player. What song is playing as you dig into the batter's box? Free Style By Lil Baby 

 

Huge congrats to PHHoenix Prep's Kennedy Basham who set a new single game block record, boys or girls, yesterday. Her 11 blocks broke the old record of 10 set by Logan Washington of Life Christian 2 years ago. This was also the first triple-double in our women's history. pic.twitter.com/zAgQsPgmlG

— The Grind Session (@thegrindsession) January 10, 2021

What did like best about your hometown? The weather is beautiful here in Phoenix!

A movie you have watched more than once and will watch again: Hunger Games
 
Past Sun Devil (any sport) you wish you could have watched compete: James Harden
 
 

Former Oregon women's basketball center Kennedy Basham commits to transfer to Arizona State https://t.co/jAnm9GEkpf

— Oregonian Sports (@OregonianSports) April 21, 2024

 
 
Favorite song from your favorite artist? Rylo Rodriguez "Thang For You"
 
Are you a good dancer? When is the last time you danced? Yes, I am a good dancer, last time I danced was yesterday!
 
What is one of your favorite quotes? Hebrews 11:6

What chore do you absolutely hate doing? Laundry!!
 
What is your favorite form of exercise? Basketball

Who has been the biggest influence on your career? My mom

If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be? I want to go to a NBA Finals Game 7

If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? Fly a plane
 
If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be? Kobe Bryant
 
What did you do growing up that got you into trouble? Spending too much money on my mom's credit card!! Oops
  
What's your favorite TV show/series and why?  
Grey's Anatomy because it never gets old!
 
If you were a character on a TV show/series, which one would you be? Chloe Kardashian on the Kardashians 

If someone wrote a book about your life, what would they title it? Hot Mess
 
Name one thing about yourself that most people don't know: I am the youngest of five
 
What is your favorite commercial? Geico Hump Day Commercial

Game/event where you learned the most from? When we played at Stanford.
 
If you could live during any time period when/where would it be and why? 1980's because good outfits and style 
 
What is the most important thing that a parent/grandparent taught you? My mom… Always believe in yourself!
 
What was the single-biggest challenge of your life? Recovering from two surgeries at the same time
 
What is your favorite road trip destination? California

What toppings do you get on your pizza? Pepperoni 

How do you like your steak cooked? Medium Well

Favorite pro athlete you have been around: Brittney Griner
 
Most underrated coach you have been around:  
One of my assistant coaches…
 
Past Sun Devil game/event you wish you would have been there live to see:  
James Harden's  jersey going up in rafters.
 
What I know now that I wish I knew in high school: Embracing my height
 
Typically, I am in bed and lights are out at: 10:30

Last book I read: Shoe Dog
 
Last movie I saw: Shot Caller
 
What was the first concert you ever attended? Justin Bieber
 
The most played song on my Iphone is: Free Style by Lil Baby

My favorite month: March

Something I have not done, but I will: Sky Dive
 
What is your favorite holiday and why? Christmas because good food and great family time
 
What three words would you use to describe yourself? Outgoing, Hardworking, and Goofy
 
If you could be on any game show, which show would you choose? Price is Right
 
What is the most useful app you have downloaded? Instagram

What is your best childhood sports memory?  
Playing basketball with my brother… He currently plays at NAU
 
You have just won the lottery, what is your first purchase? A G-Wagon!
 
What is your favorite sport to watch other than basketball? Football
 
What is your favorite food? Pasta
 
What is your favorite restaurant? Steak44
 
What do you miss the most about being a kid? No responsibilities and no bills
 
What is the hardest thing that you have ever done? Recovering from my surgeries
 
What is your favorite candy? Nerd Clusters

One sentence to describe your family? My family is crazy and loud… LOL

What is a place that you have always wanted to visit? Thailand

What was the most exciting game you have ever been a part of? 
When we played Arizona  at Oregon and beat them!