July 23, 2012

TUCSON, Ariz. -

ALLI GLOYD

Arizona women’s basketball welcomes six newcomers to the 2012-13 squad. Of the newcomers, four are coming in as freshmen, while two have transferred from other schools.

Alli Gloyd, a 6-1 junior from Phoenix, Ariz., comes to Arizona from Mesa Community College, where she played for two years.

Full Name: Alli Monique Gloyd

Year: Junior

Hometown: Phoenix, Ariz.

Position: Forward

Favorite Sports Team…LA Lakers

Favorite Superhero…Batman

Most Inspirational Athlete…Kobe Bryant, because of his work ethic

Most Rewarding Aspect of Playing Basketball…Teamwork. It is very rewarding when everyone is cheering, clapping and pushing someone when they think they can’t make it.

Biggest Pet Peeve…Slow Drivers

Favorite Restaurant in Tucson…Mr. An’s

Actress That Would Play Me In a Movie…Keke Palmer

My Ringtone Is…The standard iPhone ringtone

Childhood Nickname…Snook and Mo’