"Betcha Can't Do It Like Me"

The Newberry College signee looks to make an impact at the next level.

Phillips is a dynamic player that plays on both ends of the court....effectively.  Sweet shot.  Pressing D.  This young lady is the truth.  For some reason, though, I'm hearing she's charged with being a ball hog and having no D.  Let's see how she pleads.

Klapp: Who do you consider to be the most influential person in you life?

LP:  My mom Debra Brown and my grandma Gladys Hagler!!!

Klapp: Tell me something about you that if you told no one, they would never guess.

LP:  I like to write whether its songs or just poetry but I also like to dance!!!

Klapp: How long have you been playing basketball?

LP:  Since the age of 7 playing with Upward  Basketball Program

Klapp: What drives you as a player?

LP:  Motivation and Support from family & friends but most of all the LOVE for the game!!!

Klapp: All money aside, if you could play in the NBA or WNBA, which one would it be and why?

LP:  WNBA, I chose this because I'm now playing with the top female players all around! Everybody that steps on the court is GREAT players!!!

Klapp: Who is the toughest player you’ve had to face this year?

LP:  I'll have to say the post players that attend Ramsay High School!!! They weren't big in size but they were strong!!!

Klapp: To you, what would make your season a success or failure at this point?

LP:  To make it a success I wish we had a stronger inside game, that's where we're lacking the most!!!

Klapp: What are your post-high school plans?

LP:  I plan on attending Newberry College in South Carolina with my present teammate LeAnne Watson and majoring in Sports Management/Physical Education!!!

Klapp: How do you prepare for your season?

LP:  Since I like to eat I change my eating habits and get a lot more rest than normally!!!

Klapp: What do you think of AAU competition?

LP:  It's a lot more competitive than high school ball! It gives you a chance to actually be yourself on the court more than anything!!!

Klapp: What’s your favorite food?

LP:  Mostly all pasta!!!

Klapp: What your favorite past time?

LP:  Hanging with friends & family, Listening to music, Movies, Anything that's fun!!!

Klapp: What’s in your cd player right now?

LP:  A lot of underground music (it's a mix) anything that's crunk right now!!!

Klapp: Nike, Adidas, or Reebok?

LP:  "Just Do It" Nike

Klapp: Air One’s or high heels?

LP:  Air Force 1's but high heels sometimes!!!

Klapp:  Do you have a nickname?

LP:  Yea, most friends call me L-Slimm or Smilez but I prefer Smilez becuz Im constantly smiling!!!       

Klapp: If you could be anything else besides a ballplayer, what would it be? Why?

LP:  An Actress: I like imitating many people for the fun of it lol!!!

Klapp: What do you feel is your greatest attribute on the court?

LP:  "I have an eye for the court and my all around defense!"

I can anticipate most passes before the opponent decides to makes them!

Klapp: This one might be kind of tough but.....Name a song title that best describes you. And you have to tell me why.

LP:  Betcha Can't Do It Like Me- Dem Franchise Boyz, I chose this song because when your on the court every player has a uniqueness about them that's different from everybody else's, so when I step on the court things I do I know they can't do it like me!!!!

Klapp: What is your greatest basketball moment so far?

LP:  Last yr in the state 1st round we where losing to Dalton High real bad and I came back in the 2nd half and hit 5 three's with the help of my teammates encouraging me to keep shooting!!!

Klapp: Most disappointing?

LP:  How we went to the Final Four 2yrs in a row and still haven't won the championship, especially when the talent was there!!!

Klapp:  Alright, that's it.

LP:  Thanks Klapp

Off the Record:  Leslie keep doing your thing.  Defense is like rare art nowadays and you have a Picasso on your hands.  Go ahead and turn Newberry out!! 

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