GoStanford.com Chat Wrap: Basketball Season 2001-2002
Lindsey Yamasaki: (2:36
PM ET ) Hello out there, it's me, Lindsey Yamasaki ! Thank you for all your
questions and I hope you enjoy my responses.
Mr. A: What has been your
most memorable moment in your career at Stanford?
Lindsey Yamasaki: (2:39 PM ET ) I am hoping that my most memorable
moments are yet to come (NCAA's 2002)! Up to this point my most memorable moment
was probably freshman year when we gave the number one team in the country their
only loss of the season here at Maples Pavilion.
Jenny, Walnut Creek: Who
first got you into playing basketball? Who is your inspirational role model?
Lindsey Yamasaki: (2:44 PM ET ) I began playing organized
basketball at age 6, so it is hard to remember that first practice or game.
Basketball has always been a big deal in my town so I'm pretty sure every young
girl is pushed into the sport. My role models have always been those players
that have paved the way and allowed me to follow in their footsteps. In high
school, Tammy Arnold, Shelley Alderman, Ashley Smith, and Brianne Meharry, to
name a few. Here at Stanford, Katie Steding, Jennifer Azzi, Jamila Wideman, and
so on.
Drea (New York): Can you
ladies sustain the defensive intensity to move in contention for the NCAA title?
I know would have given this team a totally different and more dominating look.
Have you worked on in practice how to break and score on the full court press?
Both Connecticut and Tennessee employ this tactic in the early going of games to
get easy buckets. Thanks for chatting!!!
Lindsey Yamasaki: (2:51 PM ET ) It's funny that you ask about
Stanford's defense because personally I feel we have room for improvement. But
that doesn't necessarily mean that we aren't a defensive force to be reckoned
with; as of now I think we're on track to break the Pac-10 record for holding
our opponent's to the lowest average shooting percentage. So, I think we'll be
able to match up with people defensively. As for handling full and half court
pressure I'm hoping we have gotten all our kinks out (from last year.) Susan
certainly would have helped beat the pressure, but and have done a phenomenal
job thus far. In my opinion our versatility and athleticism will match up with
any team in the country.
Barry (Phoenix): Given your
tremendous athleticism to play volleyball and basketball, can you dunk?
Lindsey Yamasaki: (2:53 PM ET ) I will take this question as a
compliment and without saying no, let's just say I'm working on it.
Jeff Johnson, Calistoga: Hi
Lindsay, A quick note to say thanks from the kids in Calistoga. It was so great
that you could meet them after the Cal game. Nothing more to chat about, except
to say that Shawnee and I will see you for senior day this Saturday. We're
staying at the same place as you're mom and dad, so it will be a great weekend!
It's been a great season! We're proud of you! Jeff
Lindsey Yamasaki: (2:54 PM ET ) Thank you so much for coming and
make sure you tell everyone that I appreciate their support! I can't wait to see
you this week! :)
Robert Donaphin( Los Angeles ):
Tell us about the emotions you and the other seniors feel about heading into
your last two regular season games at Maples.
Lindsey Yamasaki: (2:57 PM ET ) This weekend will be a very
exciting and emotional time and in my opinion it is very significant of the
senior's roller coaster of a career. But, I don't want to go into our last
regular season home game feeling like this is the end. Like I stated earlier,
the best is yet to come!
WiZzY: Hi!
Lindsey Yamasaki: (2:58 PM ET ) Hello wizzy, thanks for the chat!
Jess (Woodside): What's it
like being an ambassador for Asian American collegiate female athletes?
Lindsey Yamasaki: (3:01 PM ET ) I am honored that I can represent
the Asian American community in such a positive way. I am so thankful that the
recognition I receive reflects the Asian community and that I am seen as role
model for young girls to pursue their dreams.
Alisa (San Francisco): Do
you think you'll go to the WNBA next year or come back and win another national
championship in volleyball with Logan and Oganna ?
Lindsey Yamasaki: (3:03 PM ET ) In all honesty I am hoping for the
best and expecting the worst. In my case the best would be to play in the WNBA,
and luckily the worst, (if it can even be titled that), would be coming back to
the farm to play volleyball. It's pretty much a win-win situation!
Glenn Garvin Miami, FL: In a
game of Horse, three-point shots only, who would win: you or ?
Lindsey Yamasaki: (3:06 PM ET ) Casey has range, there is no
question, but I think I could give him a run for his money!
Roger, WA: Will your team
win the national championship?
Lindsey Yamasaki: (3:07 PM ET ) We have as good a chance as
anyone.
Anne (Mountain View):
Lindsey, are you still close to the women's volleyball team and do you take
inspiration from their great national championship run in December? Good luck
the rest of the season!
Lindsey Yamasaki: (3:10 PM ET ) I am very close with several of
the women's volleyball players and I am still an avid fan. I am so proud of
their accomplishments this year and so happy that they were able to overcome the
odds (beating the number one team). Now more than ever they set a perfect
example for us to follow!
Cassie(Andrews): Good Luck
with the Rest of the Season! But First, you would you love to play against in
the NCAA's?
Lindsey Yamasaki: (3:13 PM ET ) I have always felt that to become
the best you must play the best. I want to play the best teams on their best
nights so in the end the victory is that much sweeter!
Lindsey Yamasaki: (3:17 PM ET ) Thank you very much for your time
and your thoughts! I am flattered by your comments and am honored that you would
take the time to write. I hope to see you in the stands with your Cardinal
colors! Keep supporting, we'll need you the rest of the way.