Question for Verd Fontaine – International Student Athlete Spotlight:

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Your recent recognition on the Southern States 2023 Champion of Character Team highlights your leadership. Can you share what qualities or actions you believe contributed to this award? How do you maintain these standards as a student-athlete?

Balancing academics and athletics at the University of Mobile must be challenging. How do you manage your time and stay focused on both your education and basketball responsibilities?

As a former national netballer for Dominica, what skills or values from netball have transferred into your basketball career, and how do they influence your playing style and mindset?

What has been your most memorable moment playing for the University of Mobile Lady Rams so far, and how has that experience impacted your personal growth both as an athlete and an individual?

Coming from Dominica, what have been the biggest adjustments you've had to make, both culturally and athletically, since joining college basketball in the U.S.?

What advice would you give to young athletes from the Caribbean who aspire to play collegiate sports in the United States? How can they prepare themselves for the transition?

Being part of a team is about more than just individual performance. How do you encourage and uplift your teammates during tough times on the court or in their personal lives?

Looking ahead, what are your goals for the rest of your basketball career at the University of Mobile, and do you have any plans for life after college basketball?

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