University of South Carolina Upstate

High School: Lettered in volleyball and basketball at South Greene High in Greenville, Tenn. … A McDonald’s All-American Nominee … Selected as her basketball team’s top rebounder and best team player … Named to the A/B Honor Roll.

Personal: Born Jan. 16, 1993 to Wayne and Penny Hicks in Orlando, Fla. … Has an older brother named Mathew … Enjoys fishing and anything competitive … Participates in Fellowship of Christian Athletes on campus … Likes Mexican food … Lists “Love and Basketball” as her favorite movie and “Rizzoli and Isles” as her favorite TV show … Names Paul Walker as her favorite actor … Says Lil’ Wayne is her favorite musical artist … List “I Believe I Can Fly” as her favorite song … Her favorite season is winter … Enjoys reading the Twilight series … Names Michael Jordan as her favorite sports figure … Her father was her hero growing up … Most admires Justin Wimmer … Favorite quote is, “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.”