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Getting to Know the Buffs: Jade Masogayo
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CINCINNATI – The Colorado Buffaloes women's basketball team remains on the road this weekend, closing the week with a visit to Cincinnati.
The Buffs have 10 new faces on the team this season, and CUBuffs.com will feature 'Get to Know' spotlights on all 10 players throughout the season.
Next up is junior Jade Masogayo.
What was it like growing up in Texas?
It was pretty cool. The atmosphere has really big energy. Everybody loves basketball down there in Texas, so a lot of people come to your games. It's a really cool life.
How did you get into basketball?
Honestly, I didn't start playing basketball for real until seventh or eighth grade. My parents were like let's put this height to good use. So, they enrolled me in some little, little league in middle school. I started out there, and then I just kind of stuck with it, and I didn't really take it seriously until my sophomore year.
What was it like to win the Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Year award?
It was pretty cool, actually, and honestly, unexpected. I didn't see it coming, but I worked hard. My coach believed in me. It was really cool.
Why did you choose to come to CU?
Hands down the coaching staff. Just coming here, you could automatically tell from the first conversation that they were extremely genuine people that I want to be around every single day, coaching me and uplifting me on and off the court. They do that. So, it's just a really good atmosphere, a good group of people to be around.
What's one of your favorite memories so far with the team?
I would probably say, at the beginning of the year, we did this little team bonding thing, and we did this little hike. And it was kind of funny because Kindyll [Wetta] and all of them are hikers; they'll be outside and all that. They're in the front of the group, but JoJo [Nworie], AJ [Johnson] and I were all in the back. We were all tired and just sweaty. But it was, it was fun to be around them.
What's the best thing you've learned from your coaches or teammates since coming to CU?
The best thing that I've learned is they just really pour into me and just to always believe in myself. They just really believe in me, and say that I'm always capable and stuff like that.
What do you like to do outside of basketball?
Outside of basketball, I love to eat. I'm trying to look for some spots around here and in Denver, too. I try and go fishing every now and then. I've been with Tabitha [Betson] once, so I'm trying to get that going.
Masogayo and the Buffs will be back in action on Saturday against Cincinnati (4 p.m. MT/ESPN+).
Cory Lopez and Carol Callan will have pregame coverage starting 30 minutes before tip-off on the Colorado Radio Network.
Up Next: Jan. 25, Kansas State (ESPN+/1 p.m. MT).
The Buffs have 10 new faces on the team this season, and CUBuffs.com will feature 'Get to Know' spotlights on all 10 players throughout the season.
Next up is junior Jade Masogayo.
What was it like growing up in Texas?
It was pretty cool. The atmosphere has really big energy. Everybody loves basketball down there in Texas, so a lot of people come to your games. It's a really cool life.
How did you get into basketball?
Honestly, I didn't start playing basketball for real until seventh or eighth grade. My parents were like let's put this height to good use. So, they enrolled me in some little, little league in middle school. I started out there, and then I just kind of stuck with it, and I didn't really take it seriously until my sophomore year.
What was it like to win the Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Year award?
It was pretty cool, actually, and honestly, unexpected. I didn't see it coming, but I worked hard. My coach believed in me. It was really cool.
Why did you choose to come to CU?
Hands down the coaching staff. Just coming here, you could automatically tell from the first conversation that they were extremely genuine people that I want to be around every single day, coaching me and uplifting me on and off the court. They do that. So, it's just a really good atmosphere, a good group of people to be around.
What's one of your favorite memories so far with the team?
I would probably say, at the beginning of the year, we did this little team bonding thing, and we did this little hike. And it was kind of funny because Kindyll [Wetta] and all of them are hikers; they'll be outside and all that. They're in the front of the group, but JoJo [Nworie], AJ [Johnson] and I were all in the back. We were all tired and just sweaty. But it was, it was fun to be around them.
What's the best thing you've learned from your coaches or teammates since coming to CU?
The best thing that I've learned is they just really pour into me and just to always believe in myself. They just really believe in me, and say that I'm always capable and stuff like that.
What do you like to do outside of basketball?
Outside of basketball, I love to eat. I'm trying to look for some spots around here and in Denver, too. I try and go fishing every now and then. I've been with Tabitha [Betson] once, so I'm trying to get that going.
Masogayo and the Buffs will be back in action on Saturday against Cincinnati (4 p.m. MT/ESPN+).
Cory Lopez and Carol Callan will have pregame coverage starting 30 minutes before tip-off on the Colorado Radio Network.
Up Next: Jan. 25, Kansas State (ESPN+/1 p.m. MT).
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