Senior Jess Koci is the fourth 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.

Jess Koci
Senior | 5'11 | Guard
Philadelphia, Pa. | Archbishop Ryan


If you could choose to stay a certain age forever, what age would it be?
22
 
If you could witness any event (past, present or future), what would it be?
The beginning of the universe.
 
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
Fly a jet
 
If you were immortal for a day, what would you do?
Skydiving, cliff jumping, waterfall kayaking, swimming with sharks
 
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?
Travel the world with my mom… then buy a nice car.
 
If you were reincarnated as an animal, what would it be?
Cheetah

If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose?
Tigger!!
 
What celebrity do you get mistaken for (or would like to get mistaken for)?
Jessica Alba
 
What do you want to be when you grow up?
I want to open up my own restaurant.

When you have 30 minutes of free time, what do you do?
Listen to music

What was the last movie, TV show or book that made you cry or tear up?
The Notebook
 
What was your most embarrassing moment?
I don't really get embarrassed.
 
What's the best gift you've ever received?
Best gift was a cross necklace from my mom
 
What do you miss most about being a kid?
Being able to run around without anything hurting lol
 
What is your first memory of being really excited?
On Christmas when I got my first bike.
 
What story does your family always tell about you?
There are far too many to say…

Are you a cat person, dog person, both or neither?
Love dogs and definitely getting one once I graduate.
 
The best part of waking up is?
Just the start of a new day

Quick Hits:

Favorite sports movie: Space Jam

Favorite non-sports movie: Fast & Furious

Favorite sport, other than basketball: Soccer

Favorite TV show: Vampire Diaries

Most overrated TV show: Jersey Shore

Favorite month of the year: August, my birthday.

Favorite food: Philly Cheese steaks/ Seafood

Least favorite food: cherries

Favorite color: blue

Least favorite chore: dishes

Favorite sound:  ocean on the beach

Biggest pet peeve: people who chew loudly

Favorite quote: "It's not whether you get knocked down; it's whether you get up."