Athlete +: Denae Fritz on Style of Play, Relationships & Why Baylor

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In the interview conducted by Ashley Hodge for SicEm365.com, Denae Fritz, a newcomer on the Baylor women's basketball team, discusses various topics related to her game and experiences. Here is a recap of the interview:

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• Denae Fritz describes herself as a tough player who does what it takes to help the team win, including doing the dirty work like rebounding.
• She mentions that she is not sure about her wingspan measurement but acknowledges that she has a long wingspan, which helps her with defense, shot-blocking, and getting deflections.
• Denae talks about her experience at Baylor so far, stating that practices are intense and focused. She emphasizes the team's unity and their common goal of winning a championship.
• Ashley mentions that he was impressed with the pace of practices at Baylor and asks Denae about her transition from Iowa State to Baylor. Denae acknowledges the faster pace at Baylor and expresses her excitement about the new style of play.
• Denae discusses the upcoming trip to Italy and Greece, stating that she has never been to that part of the world and is looking forward to playing basketball and bonding with her teammates during the trip.
• When asked about the team's strengths and weaknesses, Denae mentions their ability to attack the defense and get downhill as a strength. She also acknowledges the need to improve shooting and mentions that they haven't focused much on defense yet.
• Denae mentions that YaYa Felder, one of her teammates, is a tough player to guard due to her ability to pull up and attack the basket effectively.
• Ashley Hodge asks Denae about her decision to transfer from Iowa State to Baylor. Denae explains that she wanted a different style of play and a better relationship with the coaching staff. She feels that Baylor provides a better chance for her to grow as a player and emphasizes the importance of feeling wanted and needed in a program.
• Denae talks about her role on the team, stating that it is determined by what the coach and the team need from her. She is willing to adapt and contribute in any way that helps the team win.
• The interview concludes with some icebreaker questions where Denae shares her interests in reading romance books, her favorite family tradition of going to the beach, her go-to friend to talk about problems being her best friend, and her tattoos that represent her personality and family.

Overall, the interview provides insights into Denae Fritz's playing style, her transition to Baylor, the team's dynamics, and her personal interests.