Getting to know…Keona McGee
Preferred pronouns: She/Her
Date of Birth: 2/23/2006
Birth Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Social Media
Twitter: @Keona_McGee
Instagram: _itssss._ke

Sports Information
Sports played in high school: Basketball, Track & Field
Individual Sports Honors or Rankings: 2x All-State, 4x All-Conference
What is your favorite sports memory? Beating the number one seed in playoffs
Who has been most influential in your athletic career? My Mom
Any other personal athletic highlights you'd like to share: Competing at State, Which hasn't happened in over ten years at my school.

Academics
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: Pre Physical Therapy

Family
Daughter of Cherayne McGee
Brothers and/or sisters: Kamarion McGee, Keshawn McGee, Kameron McGee, Kendra Hammond
Are you related to anyone famous? Yes
Who? Jacob Latimore
 
Sport Participation/Enrollment History
Academic Year: 2027
Names of Previous Institutions: Central Pointe Christian Academy

Fun 
What is ONE thing most people don't know about you? Most people don't know that i know how to sing
What is your dream job? To be a physical therapist for an NBA/NFL team
Why did you choose Chicago State? Chose Chicago State University for the strong pre-physical therapy program and supports my goals as a student-athlete. The smaller campus and caring community make it easier to stay focused and grow both academically and personally.
Do you have a sports hero- who and why? Kobe Bryant because of his "Mamba Mentality" and dedication to greatness both on and off the court.
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? Make Tik-Toks
What is something you can brag about yourself besides your athletic accomplishments?: Strong ability to connect with and support others. Taking pride in being a dependable and uplifting presence in any environment.
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team? Kyrie Irving
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? Focused, Determined, and Locked in
What is your favorite food? Honey BBQ wings
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Seafood boil
What or who motivates you to work hard?: My family
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? “Stay true to yourself and trust the process.”
Name three famous people you want to have over for dinner: Kyrie Irving, LeBron James Drake
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? Licensed physical therapist working with professional athletes, possibly in the NBA, and running my own AAU organization to mentor young players
How many languages do you speak? English