University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Get To Know: Macy Weaver
10/8/2021 10:34:00 AM | Women's Basketball
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Southern Miss women's basketball is set to open their 2021-22 season in less than a month against the William Carey Crusaders on November 9 at Reed Green Coliseum. Before head coach Joye Lee-McNelis embarks on her 18th season at the helm, we'll introduce the six newest Lady Eagles to join the program. First, a transfer from the University of Arkansas, forward Macy Weaver.
Q: If you could give a message to Southern Miss fans what would it be?
Weaver: We have big things happening for us this year. We are all very determined to have a successful season this year.
Q: What do you bring to the table for the team this year?
Weaver: Scoring, rebounding and keeping everyone at a high standard because I've played with the best and against the best.
Q: If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three teammates would you want with you?
Weaver: Destiny, Lauren and Brikayla. I feel like all of them would have good knowledge on how to survive, plus Lauren is Lauren.
Q: What has been the biggest lesson you've learned during your career to make you a better player and teammate?
Weaver: Even if you work hard, nothing is ever given. You have to work even harder.
Q: If Southern Miss could play in a tournament anywhere in the world, where would you want to play?
Weaver: Spain. I've never been there before and I think it would be a really cool culture to get to experience.
Q: What has been the highlight of your basketball career so far?
Weaver: Going to the NCAA Tournament because that's always a goal, and then beating UConn my senior year with Arkansas.
Q: If you could have any superpower what would it be?
Weaver: I would love to be able to teleport so I can go anywhere and waste no time getting there.
Q: What is one word you'd use to describe Coach McNelis?
Weaver: Thoughtful.
Q: What makes the coaching staff at Southern Miss different from other coaches you've had in your career?
Weaver: The culture at Southern Miss is really special. All of our coaching staff cares about the well-being of each player on and off of the court.
Q: What are you currently watching on Netflix?
Weaver: Friday Night Lights.
Q: What has been your favorite memory with your new teammates this far?
Weaver: Just getting to hang out and have fun with all of them off the court.
Q: What makes Southern Miss special?
Weaver: The people I'm surrounded by and the support they give me each and every day.
Q: If you could give a message to Southern Miss fans what would it be?
Weaver: We have big things happening for us this year. We are all very determined to have a successful season this year.
Q: What do you bring to the table for the team this year?
Weaver: Scoring, rebounding and keeping everyone at a high standard because I've played with the best and against the best.
Q: If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three teammates would you want with you?
Weaver: Destiny, Lauren and Brikayla. I feel like all of them would have good knowledge on how to survive, plus Lauren is Lauren.
Q: What has been the biggest lesson you've learned during your career to make you a better player and teammate?
Weaver: Even if you work hard, nothing is ever given. You have to work even harder.
Q: If Southern Miss could play in a tournament anywhere in the world, where would you want to play?
Weaver: Spain. I've never been there before and I think it would be a really cool culture to get to experience.
Q: What has been the highlight of your basketball career so far?
Weaver: Going to the NCAA Tournament because that's always a goal, and then beating UConn my senior year with Arkansas.
Q: If you could have any superpower what would it be?
Weaver: I would love to be able to teleport so I can go anywhere and waste no time getting there.
Q: What is one word you'd use to describe Coach McNelis?
Weaver: Thoughtful.
Q: What makes the coaching staff at Southern Miss different from other coaches you've had in your career?
Weaver: The culture at Southern Miss is really special. All of our coaching staff cares about the well-being of each player on and off of the court.
Q: What are you currently watching on Netflix?
Weaver: Friday Night Lights.
Q: What has been your favorite memory with your new teammates this far?
Weaver: Just getting to hang out and have fun with all of them off the court.
Q: What makes Southern Miss special?
Weaver: The people I'm surrounded by and the support they give me each and every day.
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