Kalana Greene is in her junior year as a Guard for the UConn Huskies.  As a youngster, she started playing basketball in the neighborhood with her cousins. 
It kept her busy, out of mischief, and it was a good hobby that would bring positive results later in her life.

Kalana’s greatest memory so far was during her first visit to UConn while still in high school.  “Seeing 10,000 fans supporting women’s basketball on a regular basis, that’s basically unheard of in the part of the country I’m from.”

Kalana chose UConn because of the family atmosphere.  Kalana believes that everyone is treated equally.  “Coach Auriemma treats all of his team players like his own kids.  If you work hard, Coach is going to try to get you into the game, and try to make your dreams come true.”

The transition from high school basketball to college basketball was difficult because in high school you may only ever play against one player that will be playing Division I college basketball.  “Playing at UConn you are competing against the top athletes in the country every practice and every game.  It’s difficult at first but it makes you so much better as a player and a team.”  She learned early that as a team member of UConn basketball you’re appreciated by both the coaching staff and the fans for whatever your role is, whether it’s getting a rebound or playing good defense. You don’t have to score points to be recognized.

Final Four Bound:  “Our goal is to get to the National Collegiate Basketball Association Final Four, and win the National Championship, and we’re not looking to stop anywhere short of that.”  Kalana doesn’t want to break tradition, and fall short with the current senior class that hasn’t made it to a Final Four yet.