Q&A with Lady Eagles' Krystal Reeves

What were your thoughts when your dad said he was taking a new job in Mississippi?

He didn't exactly say that. We had a family meeting and he asked us what we thought about it. He said he wasn't going to

make the decision on his own. He knew Kim and I were at the age where we could stay if we decided to. So we sat down,

talked and prayed about it decided that Southern Miss was our best decision.

How long did you live in Lynchburg, Va.?

10 years.

Is Hattiesburg and Lynchburg similar or different?

Because I lived in Lynchburg for so long. I grew up there and was raised there. I know so many more people there. As far

as size, they are about the same size. Neither town has big party town atmosphere. The people are nice in both areas.

They both have religious backgrounds.

Being a coaches' daughter is not always fun, but how has it helped you in your life?

You have to realize that you are never given anything and you can't expect that. You can't expect that since I am his

daughter that he will play me. Not only that, it makes you work harder because you have it working against you. It's in

people's mind anyway.

Do you feel more pressure to perform?

Yes. It's different because you not only want to please your coach, but at the same time you always want your parents to be

proud of you. You have much more pressure on you.

Have you ever thought about becoming a coach?

No. Kim has that coaching personality, my dad obviously has it. Me, I'm not that patient. I would be like Bobby Knight,

shaking kids or something. I've thought about it, but I don't think I would have that same success.

What is it like having your sister around all the time?

I really missed not having her around last year. I really enjoy having her at home. However, It's more pressure having her on

the team. If dad doesn't let me know what I did wrong, you can bet Kim will. We've always had that kind of relationship,

where she has been the adult figure. She has always been extremely mature even when she was a child. She always has

told me what to do.

What is your least favorite thing about basketball?

Losing

What is your favorite thing about basketball?

Winning. I like it when you're in a game and everybody is hyped. I also like it when dad turns to the crowd and tries to get

them involved.

If you could change one thing about the game of basketball, what would it be?

Speaking as a 5'5" guard, I would change my height. Everyone is so much taller than me. You are constantly faced with

everyone being taller. No one is your height. I would change people's perspective of players.

What's your major?

Pre-medicine. Right now, the classes I'm taking this semester are required and I really don't enjoy them. But once this

semester is over, I think I'll be good to go.

What classes do you enjoy the most?

My biology classes. I'm taking physics and it's hard.

Outside of basketball and outside of class, what is your favorite thing to do?

When we lived in Virginia, we used to go white water rafting. That is my favorite thing to do.

What are your future plans?

I have two more years of eligibility left. After graduation, I want to go to South Alabama for medical school. I have three years

of medical school in order to compete my requirements to be an anesthesiologist. Three years of medical school, two years

of anesthesiology school and four years of residence. These are long-term goals.

How difficult was for you to sit out last year?

It was extremely difficult, because you feel so helpless. You're on the bench and if there is a low point, you can't do anything

about it. You are cheering really hard for them. It was frustrating and it was hard. You do the time, all the preseason

conditioning, practices, but you don't have the reward of playing in the games.

Is it easier now that you are finally able to play?

It's obviously a lot better. You see why you did all the preseason conditioning, and why you are practicing. You get to see

the results in a game. It's still hard, because you have the title of the coach's kid.