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Woman of the year. (interview with NCAA Women's Basketball Player of the Year Rebecca Lobo)(Interview)

Scholastic Coach and Athletic Director

| October 01, 1995 | COPYRIGHT 1995 Scholastic, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

COACH: How old were you when you started playing basketball?

LOBO: I was about seven or eight when I started playing in the backyard. My brother, who was six years older, made my parents put a hoop up and I always used to tag along with my brother and sister. I was in third or fourth grade when I joined my first team.

COACH: Was there anyone special who taught you the game or disciplined you as an athlete?

LOBO: When I was younger, it wasn't so much discipline. I just had fun. I watched my brother play a lot, and my dad was a high school coach so he helped a lot. I learned the most from going to camps in the summer. I went to a basketball camp after my ...

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