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Getting To Know: Breana McDonald

Sept. 18, 2012

Once a week, RamblinWreck.com will introduce you to one of Georgia Tech’s seven women’s basketball freshmen as we get ready to tip-off the 2012-13 season Nov. 11 against Tennessee at McCamish Pavilion.

The 2012-13 Georgia Tech Women’s Basketball Schedule can be found here.

Season tickets are only $65 and can be purchased here.

Breana McDonald is a 6-0 guard/forward from Chamblee High School in Decatur, Ga. McDonald captained the Chamblee basketball team for two seasons and was a four-year letterwinner. She finished her prep career with 1,498 points, 920 rebounds and 315 steals in four seasons. Furthermore, McDonald was named to the 6AAAA All-Region team and to the All-Dekalb county first team by the AJC. McDonald also played in the Georgia North/South All-Star Game in both 2011 and 2012.

McDonald has two siblings, Morgan and Nathalie. McDonald chose Georgia Tech because of its good academics, Coach Joseph, and the beautiful campus. McDonald’s mother, Brenda McDonald, ran four years of track at Auburn and considers her mother to be her greatest influence. She plans to pursue a science, technology and culture major.

More on Breana McDonald:

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
LeBron James.

What is your go-to pre-game meal?
Chicken and rice.

What is your favorite thing to do in your spare time?
Watch YouTube videos.

What are you most looking forward to in your freshman year?
Practice.

What is your best sports memory?
Scoring the game-winning basket against Habersham Central.

What is your favorite kind of music?
Hip-Hop and R&B.

Who have you tried to model your game after?
LeBron James.

What career do you want to pursue after Georgia Tech?
WNBA.

Why did you choose Georgia Tech?
Location and Coach MaChelle Joseph.

What is the coolest place you have ever visited?
Miami, Fla.

What is your highest personal and team goal?
To start and win ACC Freshman of the Year

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