VYPE: What are your goals for this season? 

Aniyah:  My goals for this season are to be one of the top rebounders in my conference. 

VYPE: What has your sport taught you that you use in your daily life? 

Aniyah: This sport has taught me to always give 100 percent no matter the adversity I’m facing. 

VYPE: Who is your favorite teacher from any grade and why?

Aniyah: My favorite teacher is Catlin Smith from my 6th grade year at Sadler Arts Academy. She’s my favorite because when I was having a hard time mentally, and she helped me stay focused and on top of my work. 

VYPE: Who inspires you and why?

Aniyah: My inspiration is my dad. He passed away on Sept. 7, 2021. Since then, I’ve been working really hard and staying on track with everything. 

VYPE: What teammate has left the biggest impression on you and why? 

Aniyah: Bianca McVay has left the biggest impression on me. She always works hard, always brings energy to practice, and she motivates us to do our best everyday. 

VYPE: What is your favorite part about being on a team?  

Aniyah: My favorite part of being on a team is the connections and relationships you grow with your teammates and coaches. The bonds you grow with them can help you in life.

VYPE: You can pick any place for a summer vacation, where do you go and who do you take with you? 

Aniyah: For a summer vacation I’d go to Florida and go to the beach with my sister. 

VYPE: Why are you passionate about your sport?

Aniyah: I’m passionate about my sport because I want to help my mom and siblings have a better life and I want to go to a good school for basketball. 

VYPE: Here is your chance to say hello, goodbye or thank you to anyone you wish. 

Aniyah: I want to say thank you to my dad for teaching me everything he could about sports, motivation, and life.