The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Five questions with Women's Basketball's Lauren Ebo
08.28.2020 | Women's Basketball
The 6-foot-5 center/forward is a transfer from Penn State.
Texas junior Lauren Ebo joined the Longhorns after playing two seasons at Penn State. She played in 59 games for the Lady Lions with 28 starts and was an Academic All-Big Ten selection.
Learn more about Lauren in these five questions.
Q: What are you most impressed with about Coach Schaefer?
Lauren Ebo: "He won't settle for average! He pushes us every day to get better."
Q: Did you play any other sports growing up?
Lauren Ebo: I used to dance, cheer, play soccer, tennis, track and field and swimming. I danced and cheered all the way up to middle school. I did track and field, soccer, tennis and swimming on and off throughout elementary and middle school. I started playing basketball due to a growth spurt which motivated my parents to get me involved in basketball camps and join AAU teams."
Q: What do you love most about basketball and why is it the sport you chose to pursue?
Lauren Ebo: "I love the physicality and aggressive nature of basketball, but also the relationships built through the sport. I chose to pursue it because I had the height for it and saw how much I enjoyed playing it throughout high school and AAU."
Q: Who would you say is your biggest influence in basketball and why?
Lauren Ebo: "My biggest influence in basketball is my family. They've always supported me throughout this entire journey. I know I can always count on them."
Q: Is there a basketball player who you've tried to model your game after?
Lauren Ebo: "I've always strived to play my own game, not model after anyone specific. I do like to study many players and get ideas of where I can grow and how I can expand my game."
