Kaili is in her sophomore year as a Forward for the UConn Huskies.  Kaili used to be a swimmer but became interested in basketball because of her brother.  “He used to shoot baskets after I had swim practice so I joined him, and I just kind of fell in love with it.”

Her most memorable basketball experience so far was winning the city title during her high school junior year.  “We were picked to come in third in the league.  We ended up winning the league then went on to win the city title.  That was special.”

Kaili made her decision to come to UConn after visiting the school.  She came during the “super show”.  (The night before the official day of college basketball season begins each school puts on a fun evening of scrimmages, 3 point contests; it’s for the fans.)  “I felt the whole family atmosphere, and how everyone wants you to be successful, and they all want you to do well.”

The transition from high school to college was difficult.  “When you have the right people around you, it makes it a lot easier.”

Final Four Bound:  Kaili is looking forward to getting to the National Collegiate Athletic Association Final Four.  “I’m definitely looking forward to the Final Four and winning a National Championship.”