Name: Raven Anderson

Position: Center

Height: 6-2

Hometown: Tempe, Ariz.

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Raven Anderson begins her final season as one of the Lumberjacks' two seniors on this year's roster. She was the team's fourth leading scorer at 9.9 points and third-leading rebounder at 5.4 rebounds per game last season while also averaging 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks per game. She shot 54 percent from the field which ranked third in the Big Sky and was the fifth-best single season field goal percentage in school history, and finished the season on a tear averaging 16.8 points, 10.6 rebounds while shooting 64.7 percent over her last five games. Take a look at the senior center from Tempe, Ariz. before the Lumberjacks take the court on Nov. 3 with their home exhibition against New Mexico Highlands.

What's your life motto or philosophy you live by?

My dad always told me that, "it's not what happens to you but how you deal with it that defines you as a person." I've taken that with me all through high school and college and it's something that I live by.

Who would be your dream NBA/WNBA starting five?

Allen Iverson at point guard, Michael Jordan at shooting guard, Kevin Durant at small forward, Tim Duncan at power forward and Shaquille O'Neal at center.

With the game on the line, would you rather score the game-winning shot or shut down your opponent one-on-one?

Shut down one-on-one, 100 percent.

What are your strengths as a player?

I'm loud and I'm trying to fill in the leader position. I want to be a positive, optimistic leader that goes 110% for myself and my teammates. I want to encourage them to work hard and change the culture of this program.

What are your personal goals for the season?

I want to be more consistent this year. Last year, everyone tells me that I had a breakout toward the ending of Big Sky and I don't want them to think like that. I want them to know that from day one, I brought it every single time.

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