Jacquie Fernandes is in her sophomore year as a Guard for the UConn Huskies. She started playing basketball at a young age because it’s her dad’s favorite sport.  “Growing up in Connecticut, you see UConn basketball everywhere so I guess I just fell in love with it being around it all the time.”

Jacquie wasn’t highly recruited by Division I schools, and had already committed to
a Division III school before being offered the opportunity to play at UConn.  “Once I was asked to play for UConn the decision was a ‘no brainer’”.  The tradition and family environment at UConn is something Jacquie wanted to be a part of.

Playing basketball at the college level is a lot different than high school basketball, specifically the strength and speed of the players.  “I’m learning from the best, so I can’t ask for anything more.”

Final Four Bound:  Going to the Final Four is definitely in Jacquie’s plan, and she’s ready to go.