Get to know your Jayhawks

#00 LaChelda Jacobs
#2 Kelly Kohn
#3 Ivana Catic
#4 Danielle McCray
#5 Chakeitha Weldon
#10 Jamie Boyd
#11 Marija Zinic
#13 Taylor McIntosh
#14 Krysten Boogaard
#20 Sade Morris
#22 Katie Smith
#24 Nicollette Smith
#34 Porscha Weddington
#40 Rebecca Feickert

#00 LaChelda Jacobs, Sophomore Guard

Would you rather have first dibs or the last laugh?
The last laugh because revenge is always so sweet!

What is your motto?
Live life to the fullest.

What is the best lesson you have learned since you have been at KU?
Take care of your business first.

 

 

#2 Kelly Kohn, Sophomore Guard

What is the best lesson you have learned since you have been at KU?
Nothing is accomplished without hard work and sacrifice.

Why do you wear number 2?
Number 2 is one away from being number 1, reminding me I can always be better.

Bonnie is...
A person you never have to doubt.

 

 

#3 Ivana Catic, Junior Guard

What reality TV show would you most like to be on?
The Real World—Serbia!

What three things have you done in your life that you are most proud of?
Living on my own since I was 15, coming to America and being voted team captain.

Why do you wear jersey number 3?
In honor of the Holy Trinity and Allen Iverson!

 

 

#4 Danielle McCray, Sophomore Guard

How would you describe your game?
Explosive.

Describe your personality in three words.
Caring, funny and outgoing.

What is something that you forgot once, that you will never forget again?
Everything on the scouting report.

 

 

#5 Chakeitha Weldon, Freshman Guard

Bonnie is...
A powerful coach.

What reality TV show would you most like to be on?
Charm School.

What is your favorite quote?
"Don’t judge a book by its cover."

 

 

#10 Jamie Boyd, Senior Forward

What is something that you forgot once, that you will never forget again?
I forgot to bring my contacts to shoot around on the road once, I could barely see to shoot the entire practice.

Describe your personality in three words.
Genuine, organized and compassionate.

What is the best lesson you have learned since you have been at KU?
It is never as bad as it seems. And people and the relationships you make are the most important things in life.

 

 

#11 Marija Zinic, Junior Forward

What is the best lesson you have learned since you have been at KU?
To work hard and be persistent and good things will come.

What is your motto?
Live in the moment because it doesn’t happen twice.

Would you rather know it all or have it all?
Know it all.

 

 

#13 Taylor McIntosh, Senior Forward

Who has had the greatest influence on your basketball career?
My mom.

What is your favorite quote?
"The only place you will find success before work is in the dictionary."

What do you teammates say about you?
I am the person who tells you what you need to hear even if it’s not what you want to hear.

 

 

#14 Krysten Boogaard, Freshman Center

What is your favorite quote?
"To give anything less than your best, is to sacrifice the gift." —Prefontaine

Describe your personality in three words.
Determined, caring and goofy.

Who has had the biggest influence on your basketball career?
Even though only one of my brothers has played basketball I would have to say my older brothers. I look up to them a lot because they are successful in what they do. They drive me to become better.

 

 

#20 Sade Morris, Sophomore Guard

What is the motto you live by?
Everything happens for a reason, even though you don’t always know why.

What do your teammates say about you?
I am goofy.

What is your favorite quote?
"I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me."

 

 

#22 Katie Smith, Junior Guard

What is your favorite quote?
"I swing big, with everything I’ve got. I hit big or miss big." —Babe Ruth

Describe your personality in three words.
Motivated, determined and kind.

Bonnie is...
More intimidating than my Dad, but very funny and a great person.

 

 

#24 Nicollette Smith, Freshman Forward

What three things have you done in your life you are most proud of?
Earned a basketball scholarship, recovered from a torn ACL and been a role model to my sisters.

What reality TV show would you most like to be on?
The Real World.

What is your favorite home-cooked meal?
Fried chicken, sweet corn and sweet potato pie.

 

 

#34 Porscha Weddington, Sophomore Forward

What is your favorite playlist on your i-Pod?
Porscha mix...a mixture of R&B, hip hop, rock and pop.

What is your dream job?
Doing something in public relations.

How would you describe your game?
Smooth.

 

 

#40 Rebecca Feickert, Sophomore Forward/Center

What is your favorite home-cooked meal?
Chicken and strudels, knephla soup, strawberry salad and kuchen.

What is the best lesson you have learned since you have been at KU?
I can accomplish much more than I ever knew I could.

Best playlist on your i-Pod?
My slow playlist—Dashboard, Joseph Arthur, Death Cab for Cutie, Amos Lee and Joe Purdy.