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Freshman forward Lauren Douglas is one of the leading shot blockers in the Big Ten.

Get To Know...Lauren Douglas

2/13/2013 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball

Feb. 13, 2013

EVANSTON, Ill. -- Want to know more about NU freshman forward Lauren Douglas? Check out the latest latest "Get To Know..." Q&A below.

This Q&A first ran in the Northwestern women's basketball gameday program. Be sure to pick up your copy at the next home game at Welsh-Ryan Arena, Saturday, Feb. 23. Each gameday program will feature a new Q&A and is available for purchase for just $2 at Welsh-Ryan Arena.

Read on to find out more about Lauren Douglas:

Year: Freshman
Hometown: Memphis, Tenn.
High School: Briarcrest
 
Twitter Handle: @ldouggie
 
Nickname: Lo
 
TV shows that I can't miss: The Office, Dexter, Survivor
 
Favorite website: Twitter
 
Person I'd most like to meet: Dirk Nowitzki
 
Dream job: Sports attorney
 
The best thing about being a Wildcat is…: The apparel! Purple is my favorite color
 
Favorite dessert: Cheesecake
 
Vacation spot I'd like to visit: Australia
 
Favorite movie: White Chicks
 
Favorite actor: Steve Carell
 
Favorite actress: Sandra Bullock
 
Favorite professional sports team: Dallas Mavericks
 
Sport other than basketball that I'm best at: Tennis
 
Sport other than basketball that I wish I was good at: Skiing/Snowboarding
 
Personal career basketball highlight: I scored 39 points, 13 rebounds, and 9 blocks in high school game.
 
Describe Coach McKeown in five words or less: The world's most interesting man
 
In my free time, I like to…: SLEEP!
 
I chose Northwestern because…: The reputation that the university has, and Medill is the best journalism school in the country.
 
Major: Journalism
 
Favorite class at Northwestern: Public Speaking
 
Who is the best singer on the team?: Kendall Hackney has the voice of an angel
 
Who is the best dancer on the team?: Me, of course!
 
Who is the best cook on the team?: Kate Popovec

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