Fresno State Athletics
Up Close with LaToya Brown
1/7/2008 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Jan. 7, 2008
FRESNO, Calif. - LaToya Brown is a junior college transfer from Whigham, Georgia. At Chipola College she guided her team to a 64-10 record and two Florida state championships in two seasons. She was named to the All-Panhandle team and was voted Defensive Player of the year in 2005 and 2006.
In her first 15 games as a Bulldog she is playing 15 minutes a game and shooting 48 percent from the field.
Favorite coach Wiggins quote: "Stay in the Margins"
Best player I have faced: Shannon Bobbitt, Sr. Guard at Tennessee
Favorite Fresno State class: Kinesiology 32
Three people I would invite to dinner: My mother, grandma and D-Wade
Favorite hobby away from basketball: Singing
One place I'd like to visit: Jamaica
Nicknames: LB, Toe-Toe
I spent my off season: Working out with my high school coach and being with my family since I knew I wouldn't be able to see them much anytime soon once I came here.
I can't leave my apartment without my:IPOD
Before a basketball game I: Pray
Favorite movie: Miracle. It reminds me of our team.
People should attend Fresno State because: Everybody is a family.
People don't know that I: Almost died in a car wreck when I was eight.
Favorite basketball moment: Hitting the game-winning free throws with four seconds left in the state championship game against Gulf Coast Community College.
I first picked up a basketball when I was: 5
"Join the State - Fresno State!" - The Fresno State women's basketball team heads on the road to play Idaho on Saturday, January 12 at 7 p.m. The Bulldogs return home to the Save Mart Center on Thursday, January 17 against Hawai'i at 7 pm for Pack the House Night. All Fresno State faculty and staff, along with all military, fire and police personnel and their families are just $2 with ID at the Save Mart Center box office. Plus, all groups of 10 or more are only $2 each! Call 278-7449 to book your group today and receive Bulldog Shop Bucks for everyone in your group. Single game tickets can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com, by phone at (559)485-TIXS, or in person at the Save Mart Center box office.
