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Jersey Number 24
Danielle Brinkley
- Position:
- F
- Height:
- 5-10
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Washington, D.C.
2010-11: Played in 18 games in her senior season...Hit the two three-pointers that tied and then broke the program record for most three-pointers in a single game (14 vs. Richmond on 1/29); finished with a career-high six points in the win...Grabbed career-high four rebounds in a win at Fordham (1/15)...Scored three points and got three rebounds in 10 minutes of action vs. Northern Illinois (11/23)...Named to Temple's Director's Honor Roll for having a GPA above 3.0.
2009-10: Grabbed two rebounds in just two minutes of action in Temple’s season opener vs. Illinois before leaving the game with a season-ending ACL tear...Named to the Temple Director’s Honor Roll for having a GPA above a 3.0.
2008-09: Played in 16 games as a walk-on for the Owls…Scored first career points and grabbed first career rebound vs. Dartmouth (12/3)…Dished first career assist and went 2-of-2 from the free throw line vs. Rhode Island (1/14)…Had a career-high three rebounds at Fordham (2/4)…Named to Temple’s Director’s Honor Roll.
HIGH SCHOOL: McDonald’s All-American nominee as a senior at Elizabeth Seton High School…Named to Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) Honorable Mention team as a junior…Was leading scorer and earned the varsity basketball coaches’ award as a freshman…Also played tennis and ran track…Finished in first place at the 2007 WCAC Track Championships.
MAJOR: Finance.
GETTING TO KNOW DANIELLE BRINKLEY:
Your friends call you: D
What makes you laugh? My family and friends.
Favorite college class? Global Economics
Advice you’d give a young athlete? Stay disciplined, follow good people, and manage your time well.
In your free time you: Monitor my virtual trading account, watch Food Network, or read a new book.
Favorite thing about Philly? No taxes on clothes.
What is your dream job? Coaching at the collegiate level, opening up a string of fitness clubs, and owning a WNBA or NBA team.
Do you have any pre-game rituals or superstitions? Pray
Your greatest sports moment: Winning WCAC high school track championships in 2007.
Your secret addiction is: Muffins and chocolate chip cookies.
Favorite quote: "I stand on the shoulders of others.”
Who is your role model? My Mom.
TV shows you can’t miss: Top Chef on Bravo and Chopped on Food Network.
Your biggest pet peeve is: Smacking your food and chewing with your mouth open at the dinner table.
Why did you decide to come to Temple? The surrounding environment reminded me of home.
Favorite food? Crab cakes, meatballs and cornbread.
Favorite movie? Brown Sugar.
Do you come from an athletic family? My father played basketball, football and track, and my mother is a liturgical and ballet dancer - I’d say yes.
What’s your favorite shot on the court? Any jump shot.
What’s something most people don’t know about you? I love cooking and playing tennis.
2009-10: Grabbed two rebounds in just two minutes of action in Temple’s season opener vs. Illinois before leaving the game with a season-ending ACL tear...Named to the Temple Director’s Honor Roll for having a GPA above a 3.0.
2008-09: Played in 16 games as a walk-on for the Owls…Scored first career points and grabbed first career rebound vs. Dartmouth (12/3)…Dished first career assist and went 2-of-2 from the free throw line vs. Rhode Island (1/14)…Had a career-high three rebounds at Fordham (2/4)…Named to Temple’s Director’s Honor Roll.
HIGH SCHOOL: McDonald’s All-American nominee as a senior at Elizabeth Seton High School…Named to Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) Honorable Mention team as a junior…Was leading scorer and earned the varsity basketball coaches’ award as a freshman…Also played tennis and ran track…Finished in first place at the 2007 WCAC Track Championships.
MAJOR: Finance.
GETTING TO KNOW DANIELLE BRINKLEY:
Your friends call you: D
What makes you laugh? My family and friends.
Favorite college class? Global Economics
Advice you’d give a young athlete? Stay disciplined, follow good people, and manage your time well.
In your free time you: Monitor my virtual trading account, watch Food Network, or read a new book.
Favorite thing about Philly? No taxes on clothes.
What is your dream job? Coaching at the collegiate level, opening up a string of fitness clubs, and owning a WNBA or NBA team.
Do you have any pre-game rituals or superstitions? Pray
Your greatest sports moment: Winning WCAC high school track championships in 2007.
Your secret addiction is: Muffins and chocolate chip cookies.
Favorite quote: "I stand on the shoulders of others.”
Who is your role model? My Mom.
TV shows you can’t miss: Top Chef on Bravo and Chopped on Food Network.
Your biggest pet peeve is: Smacking your food and chewing with your mouth open at the dinner table.
Why did you decide to come to Temple? The surrounding environment reminded me of home.
Favorite food? Crab cakes, meatballs and cornbread.
Favorite movie? Brown Sugar.
Do you come from an athletic family? My father played basketball, football and track, and my mother is a liturgical and ballet dancer - I’d say yes.
What’s your favorite shot on the court? Any jump shot.
What’s something most people don’t know about you? I love cooking and playing tennis.
Ep. 10: Temple Homecoming Preview; Volleyball Assistant Coach Taylor Davenport
Tuesday, October 07
Ep. 9: Head Women's Soccer Coach Chris Shaw
Friday, October 03
Ep. 8: Temple Athletics Weekly Recap; Women's Cross Country Runner Amelia Sabatino
Tuesday, September 30
Ep. 7: Temple Field Hockey Alumna Cherifa Howarth
Friday, September 26
