Getting to know…Asha Walker
Preferred pronouns: She/her
Date of Birth: 1/28/2005
Birth Location: Fremont, California

Social Media
Twitter: @AshaWalker16
Instagram: asha_walker1

Sports Information
Sports played in high school: Basketball
Individual Sports Honors or Rankings: 
1,200 career points in high school
1st team all league for sophomore-senior year 
Team captain for sophmore-senior year 
What is your favorite sports memory? Scoring my career high of 40 points against our rival team and winning the game. 
Who has been most influential in your athletic career? My coaches (Coach House, Leroy, and Rondell), trainers (Cfarr, House, Asha Thomas), and parents
Other personal athletic highlights? 2019-2020 State Playoffs Semi Finals Appearance 

Academics
Academic Honors previously earned: English Honors
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: Business Management

Family
Daughter of Neeva and Todd Walker
Brothers and/or sisters: Jacob Walker 
Does anyone in your family play college or pro sports? My grandpa, Douglas Walker, Basketball, West Virginia University 

Fun
What is ONE thing most people don't know about you? I am very extroverted.
What is your dream job? Professional Overseas Basketball Player
Why did you choose Chicago State? I chose Chi State because I wanted to be a part of a new, rebuilding program with a great coaching staff that wants to win. 
Do you have a sports hero? Kobe Bryant because of his hard work and mental toughness is very inspirational.
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? Surfing 
What is something you can brag about yourself besides your athletic accomplishments? I can surf pretty well.
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team? Kyrie Irving
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? Calm, Smart, Fast
What is your favorite food? Sushi
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Tacos
What or who motivates you to work hard? God, My parents 
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? Great things come from hard work and perseverance. Don’t make excuses. 
Name three famous people you want to have over for dinner: Kevin Hart, Lebron James, Anthony Edwards
What is your go-to song at Karaoke night? Party in the USA
Can you sing? Like, really sing? No
Do you play musical instrumentals: Piano
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? Financially stable traveling the world
What's the most DARING/CRAZIEST thing you've ever done? Bungee jump
How many languages do you speak? English