FARMVILLE, Va. – Longwood University freshman guard Raven Williams|Richmond has been named this week’s Longwood Female Athlete of the Week. Williams averaged 32.0 minutes, 7.5 points and 1.5 rebounds in two games for the Lancers last week. She earned her second start of the season at High Point on January 24, logging a personal-best 36 minutes of action. In the same outing, she went 2-2 from beyond the arc en route to tallying eight points. Williams followed that performance with seven points, one rebound and one block at Liberty on Jan. 26. She is shooting 34% (34-99) from the floor, 27% (16-60) from three-point territory and 64% (9-14) from the foul line so far this season.
BD: Why did you choose to play basketball?
RW: Well I’ve been playing basketball since I was seven. I didn’t really like it at first. I just did it for fun, but my dad passed away when I was eleven and he played basketball so I just kept going.
BD: Why did you choose Longwood?
RW: I like the campus. It’s not too small, but it’s small enough, and I knew we were going to be in the Big South Conference for the first time, so I thought that was exciting.
BD: How do you feel about the team’s performance so far?
RW: We’ve been playing really well and I really believe we can win the Big South Conference Tournament.
BD: What has it been like to see action in every game as a freshman?
RW: It’s fun, it’s exciting. I just go in the game and do as I’m told.
BD: What advice would you give to a young aspiring basketball player?
RW: Just work hard and don’t ever give up.
BD: What has been your favorite road trip so far?
RW: Arizona, before Christmas, because that was my first time going. It was fun.
BD: What is it like balancing Division I athletics and academics?
RW: It’s a struggle, but it’s worth it.
BD: Do you have any role models?
RW: My mother because she pushes me to do everything and always tells me not to give up. I just want to make her proud.
BD: Who is your favorite athlete?
RW: Kevin Durant
BD: Who is your favorite team?
RW: Oklahoma City Thunder
BD: What is your favorite food?
RW: Spaghetti
BD: What is your favorite movie?
RW: Space Jam
BD: What is your favorite song?
RW: A Star is Born by Jay Z and J. Cole
BD: What is your favorite book?
RW: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
BD: Are there any interesting facts about you?
RW: I love to dance.
BD: Do you admire or look up to any of your teammates?
RW: All of them.
BD: What is your favorite place on campus?
RW: The Student Union
