21 Nayani Gordon
21 - Nayani Gordon
Height: 5'8"
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Elk Grove, CA
High School: Foothill HS
Position: Center

Personal:  Jasmine’s family includes mom Marilyn, dad Albert, sisters Yashima and Tatiyana, and brothers Jermarie and Rodney. She started playing basketball when she was 8 years old. She chose this sport because the pros looked like super heroes (Ex. Allen Iverson & Kobe Bryant). Her major is Family and Consumer Science with a minor in Pan African Studies. In her spare time she enjoys watching NBATV and sleeping.

Athletic Highlights: 2 Time League Champions.

Significant Sport Achievement: My team winning League twice and being undefeated in League my senior year.

Most embarrassing thing that happened in her sport: Took the ball out and dribbled onto the court.

Favorites: Food: Chicken Movie: The Five Heartbeats Entertainer: Kevin Hart Athlete: Kobe Bryant

Favorite Teacher: My favorite teacher was my AVID teacher Ms. Green. She always made sure I was doing what I needed to do to be able to go down any path I chose to pursue.

Person she most admires: My mother, because she’s sacrificed to provide for me and my siblings.

Person who most influenced your athletic career:  Allen Iverson

One word that describes her off the court: different

Quote that inspires her:  “Only those willing to risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.”

Best thing about being a Hawk: You learn to sacrifice yourself for the team, and in doing so you obtain a family that’s ready to go to war with you.