More from The Q&A: Andrea Riley
Andrea Riley is a basketball star despite being only 5-foot-5.
Or is she a basketball star because of that?
Check out some more Qs and As from The Q&A with the Oklahoma State point guard:
Jenni Carlson: Being 5-foot-5 — you and I are the same height, by the way — what’s the best thing about being that height?
Andrea Riley: I like when everybody tells me, “You’re short, and because you’re short, you can’t do anything.” I love when somebody tells me that. It’s so motivating. That has happened since I was a young girl.
JC: You like the doubters.
AR: I love it. It’s so motivating.
JC: So, the worst thing about being 5-5?
AR: Everybody saying, “You’re so cute because you’re little.” I just hate that. Talking to you like you’re a little kid, I really do not like that.
JC: Now, are you like most college students — do you have all the electronic gadgets and stuff?
AR: I’m not a big game person. They only games I know how to play are “Sonic” and “Mario.” I really don’t spend my money on those. What I really want is a keyboard. I really like playing the piano. I really like learning new songs. I used to have a keyboard, but it broke. That’s my next purchase.
JC: Maybe a concert soon?
AR: Yeah. (Laughs.)
JC: Now, what about cell phones and all that?
AR: Oh, I love to text. I would rather you text me than call me. Sometimes, I really don’t’ feel like talking on the phone, but then I’ll text. My family will be like, “Why did you text? Why didn’t you just answer the phone?” I don’t mean to be rude, but I like texting.
JC: Do you text as fast as you talk?
AR: Oh. (Laughs.) Yeah. My brother’s like that, too. He really talks fast. I think he says gibberish sometimes because you can’t understand what he’s saying.
