Getting to know…Kitali Youmans
Preferred pronouns: She/Her
Date of Birth: 12/29/2006
Birth Location: Canton, Georgia

Sports Information
Sports played in high school: Basketball and Track & Field
Individual Sports Honors or Rankings: 1st team all-region – Kennesaw, Georgia
What is your favorite sports memory? Winning state championships
Who has been most influential in your athletic career? My dad

Academics
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: Biology

Family
Daughter of Miranda and Kerington Youmans
Brothers and/or sisters: Nadera Palmer, Fallon Youmans, Senai Youmans, Maasai Youmans
Does anyone in your family play college or pro sports? My dad, Kerington Youmans, Basketball, Montana State

Fun 
What is ONE thing most people don't know about you? I am a country girl
What is your dream job? Veterinarian
Why did you choose Chicago State? The coaches and staff due to their background, accolades, and basketball history accolades, chemistry and team. CSU was the only school that showed and made me feel at home and like it was my family.
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? Riding ATV’s
What is something you can brag about yourself besides your athletic accomplishments? I am academically inclined
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team? Las Vegas Aces
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? Dominant, determined, confident, hard working
What is your favorite food? Italian food
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 and my loved ones that have passed who always wanted what’s best for me.
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? “Let go of needing to control everything. Trust that surrendering doesn’t mean weakness — it’s the way to true direction.”
Name three famous people you want to have over for dinner: Kevin hart, Oprah Winfrey, Steve Harvey
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? Having my own veterinary clinic and playing overseas professionally
How many languages do you speak? English