Freshman Jasmine Alston is the eighth in a "Countdown To Tipoff" series presented by the La Salle Women's Basketball program. The series will feature a fun "getting to know" Q&A with each player to acquaint fans with this year's squad. The team is excited to kick off its season on Nov. 8th when the Explorers host crosstown rival Temple at 7 p.m.
Jasmine Alston
Freshman | 5'9 | Guard
Long Island City, N.Y. | Bishop Loughlin
If you could choose to stay a certain age forever, what age would it be?
23
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If you could witness any event (past, present or future), what would it be?
My parents wedding
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
I would learn to sing
If you were immortal for a day, what would you do?
Go to heaven
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If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?
Buy my parents an island to themselves
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If you were reincarnated as an animal, what would it be?
Cheetah
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If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose?
Fairy Odd Parent
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What celebrity do you get mistaken for (or would like to get mistaken for)?
Sanaa Lathan
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Health Professional
When you have 30 minutes of free time, what do you do?
Play basketball
What was the last movie, TV show or book that made you cry or tear up?
The Notebook
What's the best/worst gift you've ever given/received?
Received ugly gloves
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What do you miss most about being a kid?
Easy schoolwork
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Are you a cat person, dog person, both or neither?
Dog person. Hate cats
The best part of waking up is?
Starting fresh: Brand new day
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Quick Hits:
Favorite sports movie:Love & Basketball
Favorite non-sports movie:Hunger Games
Favorite sport, other than basketball:Football
Favorite TV show: Law & Order:SVU
Most overrated TV show:Bad Girls Club
Favorite month of the year:April
Favorite food:Crab Legs
Least favorite food:Eggs
Favorite color: Coral
Least favorite chore: Cleaning the bathroom
Biggest pet peeve:When someone scratches their throat
Favorite quote: Do unto others as you want them to do to you