(Guru's note: Here's another AP blog in the continuing season series. The AP will release them on Tuesday and Thursday and if the Guru forgets to look, he is certain to get a nice electronic nudge from his good friend in the home office.)
By Angel McCoughtry
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Today, I wanted to tell you about my wonderful family. Because without their love and support I could not do all the things that I do today.
They are the best support system anyone could have!
My dad is a pastor in Baltimore, which means my mom is a first lady. Baltimore is really a tough city so my dad goes to preach in the jail systems. He works with a lot of ministries, helping the community. My parents have been married for 23 years.
Now, many people might think it was my dad that got me involved in basketball but I actually owe that to my mom. She is the one who signed me up to play in a local league. After the first day I wanted to quit but she encouraged me to go back and try it again. The next day I had a lot of fun and the rest is history!
I am the oldest of three daughters. I have two sisters, Kristina and Joi. Kristina is 17 and is into fashion. She also loves to do hair as well. Joi is 12 and everyone says she is a mini me. We look alike and she also plays basketball. She wants to be like me so she said she is already committed to Louisville. I told her she is a little too young to be making commitments right now (LOL).
My family keeps me grounded and I love spending time with them. They try to come to a lot of games and I love seeing them in the stands.
My grandma Qunis Taylor had surgery on her knee a month ago because she wanted to make sure she was better in time to travel to the games. That meant so much to me that she cares so much.
I am very fortunate to be in a position that I am an inspiration to others. I like reaching out to the community and helping those that are less fortunate. When I have some time I want to go to the children's hospital and visit them. I also help out with a program in Louisville which helps battered women and their children.
Well I guess it's time to go.
The season is just beginning and I will have plenty of stories for you about my second family in the upcoming months.
Take care and God bless
- Louisville senior Angel McCoughtry
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