University of Richmond Athletics
Spider Spotlight - Micaela Parson
11/19/2015 | Women's Basketball
ATHLETE NAME: Micaela Parson
Sport: Women's Basketball
Hometown/Previous School: Richmond, Va / Monacan High School
Major: Biology
Career aspirations: To be a pediatric surgeon or pediatrician.
Three words to describe yourself: Goofy, caring, ambitious
Your strengths: Finishing at the rim, driving and dishing, and seeing the floor.
You are working to improve what in your game: Hitting more open 3's and pull-ups.
Favorite meal locally: Is Papa John's pizza local? If so, then definitely a fresh, hot Pepperoni and pineapple pizza. (Occasional sausage added)
Favorite home cooked meal (and who makes it): My mom makes Grilled Flank Steak, Rosemary garlic mashed potatoes, and grilled asparagus drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette, however, the dining hall on occasion makes the same meal, but MY mama makes it better.
A song and/or artist you listen to before you play: Before I play, I listen to Future and Migos, just something hype.
Most embarrassing thing on your playlist: I do have a good amount of Queen on my playlists. Freddie Mercury was the man, I can't deny that.
What would you sing on Karaoke night: Love on Top by Beyoncé
What most people don't know about you: I have played piano since I was 6 years old.
Dream car: Black BMW with black leather interior.
If you could travel anywhere in the world: Since we went to Europe this summer, I'd want to go back to Amsterdam.
Pets: My siblings make messes the equivalent of pets.
Hero: My family and friends.
Favorite childhood TV show: That's so Raven
If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive: My nana.
If you could have any superpower: The ability to read minds.
The zoo animal that best encapsulates your personality: Monkey, I'm just goofy beyond belief.
Who is your funniest teammate? Messiest teammate? Funniest = Karleigh Wike. Messiest= Dazia Hall
What style or clothes item do you want to come back into fashion: Spray painted tees, windbreaker sweatsuits, and coogi sweaters.
What is your favorite book? Bossypants by Tina Fey
If you could time travel, when and where would you go and why? I would go into the future to see who Karleigh Wike marries, because we talk about wedding dresses, color arrangements and food services.
What would you try if you could not fail? Cure all diseases.
What is your favorite holiday memory: Waiting to go downstairs with my siblings on Christmas mornings.
What would be the name of your band? Destiny's Adolescent
Which actor/actress plays you in the movie version of your life? Beyoncé, of course.
What is your favorite one-liner from any movie or TV show?
“I am ready to face any challenges that might be foolish enough to face me.” (Dwight Schrute - The Office)
