Q&A with Taleah Washington
1/27/2021 3:58:00 PM | Women's Basketball
As the Syracuse Orange prepare to host Pittsburgh in the Carrier Dome on Thursday, January 28th (6pm, ACCNX), we continue our Q&A series to help you get to know your Orange! In this edition we talk with Taleah Washington.
What is your favorite Carrier Dome memory?
My freshman year, the first game of the season when I hit the buzzer beater to go into half against Ohio.
Who inspired you to play basketball and why?
My dad. Seeing how hard he coached and loved the game made me grow an everlasting passion for it as well.
 Where is your favorite place basketball has taken you?
Spain had to be the most exciting experience. Getting invited to play against other great athletes from different countries was truly a blessing.
Where is your favorite ACC arena to play in on the road?
Louisville because they have great players, a great coach and amazing fans that support them night in and night out.
Who is the best dancer on the team?
Me, of course.
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What is your favorite class you have taken so far?
My African American studies class was definitely my favorite. I love the teacher she even cooked for me. I also met some life long friends in that class.
Who would win in a one-on-one you or teammate Kiara Lewis?
Myself
What is your favorite pastime?
Sleep first, but I love writing, making music, fashion design and mostly enjoying time with my family.
If you could vacation anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Bali, Indonesia
What is your favorite pregame meal? What about postgame?
I love pasta and salad. For post game a nice home cooked meal although that's not an option while I am at school.
Do you have any gameday superstitions?
I pray before every game and listen to a couple gospel songs before I turn up.
What is your favorite color?
Turquoise blue
Who is your favorite singer/musical artist?
I love different genres not just Rap and R&B.
What is your favorite movie?
Love and Basketball
What is your favorite book?
The Handmaid's Tale
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What is your favorite Carrier Dome memory?
My freshman year, the first game of the season when I hit the buzzer beater to go into half against Ohio.
Who inspired you to play basketball and why?
My dad. Seeing how hard he coached and loved the game made me grow an everlasting passion for it as well.
 Where is your favorite place basketball has taken you?
Spain had to be the most exciting experience. Getting invited to play against other great athletes from different countries was truly a blessing.
Where is your favorite ACC arena to play in on the road?
Louisville because they have great players, a great coach and amazing fans that support them night in and night out.
Who is the best dancer on the team?
Me, of course.
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What is your favorite class you have taken so far?
My African American studies class was definitely my favorite. I love the teacher she even cooked for me. I also met some life long friends in that class.
Who would win in a one-on-one you or teammate Kiara Lewis?
Myself
What is your favorite pastime?
Sleep first, but I love writing, making music, fashion design and mostly enjoying time with my family.
If you could vacation anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Bali, Indonesia
What is your favorite pregame meal? What about postgame?
I love pasta and salad. For post game a nice home cooked meal although that's not an option while I am at school.
Do you have any gameday superstitions?
I pray before every game and listen to a couple gospel songs before I turn up.
What is your favorite color?
Turquoise blue
Who is your favorite singer/musical artist?
I love different genres not just Rap and R&B.
What is your favorite movie?
Love and Basketball
What is your favorite book?
The Handmaid's Tale
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