Taylor Buford
Stevenson, F, Sr.
2014-15 stats: 12.5 ppg, 6.3 rpg
College: Butler
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The Patriots (26-5) suffered three of their losses when Buford sat out seven games, six due to an ankle injury. The four-year varsity player led Stevenson to an undefeated North Suburban Lake season. She scored 13 points and had 12 rebounds in her final game, a loss to Buffalo Grove in the Class 4A Carmel Regional final. She is one of eight Stevenson girls players to score more than 1,000 career points.
Q: How did you select Butler?
A: I chose to attend Butler University because it has a great academic reputation. … I love that it is a small school, and back in my hometown of Indianapolis. I really liked the coaching staff and players — especially since I played AAU basketball under head assistant coach Damon Bailey — and the opportunity to play in the competitive Big East Conference. It really just seemed like the perfect fit for me.
Q: How tough was it watching from the sideline with that ankle injury?
A: It was really tough for me to sit and not be out there with my teammates. Being a competitor, I always wanted to be in the game and help contribute to my team’s success. Being a senior, I knew my games were limited which made it harder, but I was always the biggest cheerleader. Probably the hardest part in all of these was seeing the impact of my absences.
Q: What activities are you involved in away from the game of basketball?
A: Outside of basketball, I really like to watch movies. I love to go to movie premieres with my friends. I also really like to bake desserts. I’m really good at making pies and brownies. In school, I am a part of Youth and Government, Student Council and Hispanic Youth Tutoring.
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