Senior Reflection: Brittany McPhee

Q: What was going through your mind as you entered your final season at Stanford? 

I just wanted to have the best season possible entering the year and now that it's nearing the end I want us to finish well and keep some good momentum heading into the postseason since it's going to be the last one.
 
Q: What are some of your favorite memories with Stanford women's basketball? 
 
Oh there are a lot. Definitely going to the Final Four last year is one of the biggest. That was a lot of fun. Other than that spending time with the team has been special. Whether that's shooting extra after practice or just hanging out. Those have been my favorite memories.
 
Q: What advice would you give to Brittany McPhee when she arrived at Stanford as a freshman?
 
I'd tell her that hard work is the most important thing, but other than that develop as many relationships as you can with your teammates.
 
Q: What do you think you'll miss most about this team?
 
I'll miss my teammates and being able to spend time with them every single day.
 
Q: Off the court, what has been the best thing you have experienced at Stanford?
 
I've really enjoyed getting the opportunity to explore the Bay Area. I've been fortunate enough to go on a number of cool backpacking trips to Yosemite, Big Sur and Point Reyes, which have definitely been an off-court highlight for me.
 
Q: What has been your favorite class at Stanford?
 
I took an exercise physiology class which I loved because it helped me understand what's happening inside my body as I'm working out playing basketball. It was cool to learn something in the classroom and related directly to what I'm doing on the court.
 
Q: What will you miss most about being a college student?
 
Sleeping in. Just kidding, we don't sleep in that much! What I'll miss most are the relationships and constantly being surrounded by people your age that you can grow with and learn from. My roommate is Alexa and it's like having a sleepover every night.
 
Q: What does your relationship with your teammates mean to you?
 
As I've said that means absolutely everything. The wins and championships are important, but at the end of the day it's the relationships you make that are the most important and best part of it all.
 
Q: What has been the message you have tried to share with the younger players on this year's team?
 
We've just tried to show them that it's a really long season and it's not how you start, it's how you finish. Everyone needs to keep the faith no matter the results and trust in the coaches because they know what they're doing. As along as you do your best and work your hardest things are going to fall into place.
 
Q: What does the team need to do to keep the momentum going it picked up during last weekend's trip to Oregon?
 
We need to bring the same amount focus that we did at the Oregon schools for every game. All the teams in the Pac-12 are good and can beat anyone on any given night so you can't just show up expecting to win.
 
Q: What motivates you on the court?
 
What motivates me? Basketball is fun - it's a game - and I get to play it with some of my best friends. It's that simple.
 
Q: What are your plans for after graduation?
 
I plan to play basketball for a couple of years, study for the MCAT and eventually apply to medical school.