Hokie Club31 - Amber HallPosition: Center
Class: Senior
Height: 6' 2"
High School: Leon
Hometown: Tallahassee, Fla.
One word to describe my game: Explosive
My favorite basketball memory is: My first collegiate start versus UVa. I almost had a double-double, more importantly, we won!
Favorite late night snack: Popcorn
If I could appear on the cover of a magazine it would be: Fortune and Vogue
My favorite food is: Seafood, pasta, rice ... lots of carbs!
My favorite music artist is: Alicia Keys, Lil' Wayne
If I could invite three people to dinner, I would invite: Beyonce, Oprah, Lebron James
A few things few people know about me is: I can cook, I really like cars and real estate, and I can sing
Why I chose my number: A lot of talented players wore this number, so I wanted to try and follow in their footsteps.
Favorite movies: White Chicks, Love & Basketball, The Great Debaters.
Favorite television show: The Hills
My dream vacation spot is: Brazil
Favorite web site: www.allrecipes.com and www.mediatakeout.com
Favorite location on campus: Lane StadiumI chose Virginia Tech because: I like the college atmosphere and support for women's basketball
My current cell phone ring is: "Love and Happiness" by Al Green.
My dream job is: A successful entrepreneur/businesswoman
My favorite quote is: "The Sky is the Limit"
My favorite book is: Fabulosity, by Kimora Lee Simmons
My nickname is: Am
My advice to a young athlete is: Work hard, practice and always be confident.
My favorite ice cream flavor is: Cake Batter
My hidden talent is: Singing
As a junior (2007-08) ... Team Captain ... Pulled down a career-high 13 rebounds against Texas-San Antonio in the opening round of the Tulane DoubleTree Classic ... Had a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds versus Texas-San Antonio ... Blocked a career-high five shots versus Winston-Salem State ... Credited with a career-high five steals against USC in the opening round of the Junkanoo Jam ... Named to both the ACC Academic Honor Roll and All-ACC Academic Women's Basketball team.
As a sophomore (2006-07) ... Played in 33 games with 12 starts ... Third on the team in rebounding, averaging 4.7 per contest ... Scored a career-high 15 points at Alabama-Birmingham ... Pulled down a career-high 11 rebounds in regular season finale at Boston College ... Credited with a career-best seven assists versus Detroit in the Lady Luck Classic title game.
As a freshman (2005-06) ... Saw action in 26 games with two starts ... In her first collegiate start at Virginia, narrowly missed a double-double with career highs of nine points and nine rebounds to go along with a team-high three blocks.
Prior to Virginia Tech ... Adidas All-American, McDonald's All-America nominee ... A Tallahassee Democrat All-Big Bend second-team selection for coach Adolf Hicks at Leon H.S., where she averaged 18 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, and three blocks ... Led team to district title and to the FHSAA Sweet 16 ... Named to the Florida AAAA all-state team ... Played on Essence Girls AAU team for coach Kimberly Davis Powell ... Most Valuable Player on the AAU Essence team.
Personal ... Amber Noelle Belinda Hall ... Born 12/9/86 in Tallahassee, Fla. ... Right-handed ... Daughter of Al and Pinky Hall ... Enrolled in business management.
- INTEGRITY - SERVICE - HONOR - EXCELLENCE - STRONG TOGETHER
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