Amherst College Athletics

• "I made VWC my No. 1 choice because of the class sizes, the one-on-one time with professors, and being able to do what I love and have the resources to do so.  It's a small school, which is good for me, and the professors are willing to help you no matter what."
• Selected Virginia Wesleyan over North Carolina A&T University, North Carolina Central University, Virgina Union University, the University of Maryland, and Hampton University

Collegiate Accomplishments

• Majoring in Pre-Veterinary science, with a minor in marine biology

Prep Accolades

• Competed in track and field and basketball
• Career track bests: 17-1.25 (long jump), 33-2 (triple jump), 4-10 (high jump)
• Most Outstanding Field Events Performer at Thomas Stone as a junior
• Varsity Athletic Award recipient in track and basketball as a junior and senior
• Two year Scholar Athlete Award recipient in track and three year recipient in basketball
• Certificate of Achievement recipient for maintaining a grade point average of 3.5 and higher

Personal

• Daughter of Terressa DeBose-Wilson and Michael Wilson
• Has one sister, Alexis
• Enjoys listening to gospel music, rhythm and blues and pop, and spending vacation time in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• A fan of professional basketball players Candice Parker, Sue Bird and Caron Butler, pro basketball teams the Lost Angeles Sparks and the Washington Wizards, pro football team San Francisco 49ers, and celebrities Zoe Saldana and Angelina Jolie
• Favorites include books written by Brandon Masey, the movies "Columbiana," "Salt," and "Wanted," and the TV series Phineas and Ferb"
• Self-description in 10 words or less: "a wonderful, trustworthy, kind, encouraging person."
• My favorite aspect of being an athlete is: "the work I am able to put in, the fitness aspect.  I enjoy working with other athletes and the team chemistry. I love for teams to be close and become like a family."
• The part of my game I've improved the most is: "competing with my asthma, my vertical, strength, speed and power, and in basketball, using my left hand."
• My personal athletic goal at VWC is: "to be known as the girl who works hard and will not give up, no matter what.  Once I put my mind to something I refuse to be stopped.  I can bring leadership and encouragement to the team.  I would also like to break some school records."
• If I could spend one day with a famous person from any time period it would be: "God, because I would love to be in His presence and bask in His glory and witness His works."
• If I could participate in a reality show it would be: "The Real World. You are able to travel, meet new people and live in the Real World house for three months and have a great time.  Afterwards you are able to participate in Real World Road Rules Challenge."
• If I could possess one superpower it would be: "teleportation. I can think of somewhere to go and get there in a snap of my fingers."
• People might be surprised to know: "I am very musically inclined and I can draw very well.  I am a person you can count on, no matter what.  I am an encourager."
• It's the year 2025 and: I am playing basketball in the Women's National Basketball Association and living my dream doing something I love.  I will also be traveling the world."
• The most important advice I've received is: "put God first in everything you do and always seek success in my life." -- Family and godmother