Get to Know: Austin senior girls basketball player Alex Hansen

Published 6:06 pm Monday, December 8, 2014

Q: How did you originally get into your sport?

A: I started playing basketball in fourth grade through Austin Youth Basketball.

Alex Hansen is a senior on the Austin girls basketball team. -- Rocky Hulne/sports@austindailyherald.com

Alex Hansen is a senior on the Austin girls basketball team. — Rocky Hulne/sports@austindailyherald.com

Q: What’s your favorite sports memory?

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A: Scoring my first varsity points as a freshman.

Q: What have you learned from playing sports?

A: I have learned the importance of sportsmanship, teamwork and leadership. I have also learned that your work ethic and effort in practice carries over to games.

Q: What is the hardest part about your sport?

A: Basketball is a team sport and everyone on the court needs to work together to be successful.

Q: Who is your biggest sports role model and why?

A: Michael Oher, because he came from humble beginnings and made the most out of his opportunities through dedication and determination.

Q: What is your favorite movie or TV show?

A: Any Disney Movie.

Q: What is your favorite subject in school?

A: Lunch.

Q: What is your dream job?

A: Elementary School Teacher.

Q: What is your favorite food?

A: Anything with pasta.