Coach Bierly: “Destanii has been slowed most of pre-season with injuries. She is an athletic off-guard who can score the ball who needs to get healthy, and then we need her to push upperclassmen guards at practice every day. She has a lot of potential.”
High School: Four-year participant in basketball and outdoor track… two year varsity starter in basketball… two-year captain of both sports…
PERSONAL: Born Destanii M. Brantley March 1, 1997… Parents: Teresa and Rex… Sister: Brianna… Major: Business Administration… Residence: Stratford, CT…
DESTANII... REVEALED
Favorite aspect of my sport: Playing during games
Most difficult aspect of playing a sport in college: Not having much free time
Favorite sport other than my own: Outdoor track
My favorite moment playing sports: Making the crowd cheer after making a basket or a good pass.
The biggest influence in my athletic career: My dad
If I were a superhero my superpower would be: To fly
Favorite athlete in my sport: Tamika Catchings
Favorite movie quote: "We aim to please."
Pet peeve: Someone mispronouncing my name
If I could describe myself in one word, it would be: Humble
In 10 years, I hope that I am not (do not answer “dead”): Broke
If I won lotto, this is what I would do with the money: Pay off my student loans and save the rest
Favorite smell: Warm vanilla sugar
If I could travel anywhere in the world, it would be to: Europe
One thing or person I would bring if I was stranded on a deserted island: My boyfriend
Biggest adjustment to college life: Managing my time wisely
If I could change one thing in the world, it would be: World hunger
What I spent most of my time doing this past summer: Working
Last person I hugged: My boyfriend
Favorite TV show growing up: Rugrats
Define success: Being able to make a living by doing what you love.
My happiest memory: Being a kid and not having to worry about anything.
If you had to move to a different state, where would you move?: North Carolina
