Sara Keilman, the Peregrines’ starting center, is in her final season with the Black and Gold. The Morton High School product is averaging 7.0 points and 6.6 rebounds through the team’s first five games, as she help Purdue Calumet try to bring home the CCAC Championship.
Now is your chance to get a bird’s eye view of Sara off the court, as the six-foot senior sits down with us and answers 20 questions.
1. When did you start competing in basketball?
Hessville Youth Hoops when I was four-years old!
2. What has been the highlight of your athletic career so far?
Being named Co-MVP my sophomore year and I loved beating Stritch.
3. What are your goals for this upcoming season?
Individually I want to average double-figures in points and boards as well as a charge a game. I also want to win more games than last season, including winning conference and earning a trip to Iowa.
4. Who is your funniest teammate?
Krystal, but Nicci is funny because she always falls somehow!
5. Do you have any nicknames?
SK.
6. Who is your biggest hero?
My Nana and G-pa Keilman. Both suffered before they died yet they taught me to fight, never back down and show strength when your back is against the wall.
7. Do you have any superstitions?
Not really.
8. What are the top songs on your iPod?
“Your a Jerk”, ‘What it is”, “Body Language” by Jesse McCartney and Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” by Lady Antebellum.
9. Who was your favorite player growing up?
I used to watch Sue Bird in her college years, then it was Steve Nash!
10. Best movie you’ve seen recently?
Either the Hangover, Couples Retreat or The Proposal.
11. If you are on a road trip and stop at a gas station, what snacks do you buy?
Cheddar Chex-Mix and White Cheddar Popcorn.
12. Dream vacation spot?
I want to see all Seven Wonders of the World!
13. What do you like on your pizza?
Sausage and a lot of sauce along with ranch to dip it in!
14. Best player you’ve played against?
No comment! haha
15. LeBron James or Kobe Bryant?
I can’t stand Kobe, so definitely LeBron.
16. Favorite Pregame Meal?
A piece of gum from Coach Hauber.
17. Favorite non-basketball hobby?
DANCING! I also like volleyball and scrapbooking.
18. What is your favorite class or professor at PUC and why?
Matt Hanson in Advertising and Campaigns. You create an actual campaign for a real client and compete at a national level. It’s tough and time consuming, but so worth it. I’m taking it a second time for fun!
19. What is something most people don’t know about you?
I’m very loud, but on road games I keep to myself. I’m actually quiet!
20. How has playing collegiate athletics at PUC helped you in life?
It’s given me a chance to continue a sport that I love, while being able to see my nieces (ages seven, five, three and eight months) grow up while also receiving two bachelor’s degrees. It has also taught me time management, showed me hard work and increased my leadership and motivation to succeed.
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