BADGERING
MICHALA JOHNSON
Michala Johnson, a 6-3 redshirt junior from Bellwood, Ill., is the Badgers'
starting center this season. Johnson sat out last season after transferring
from the University of Connecticut following the 2011-12 season. Johnson
has started all four of the Badgers' games this year, averaging a teamhigh 13.8 points per game and pulling down 8.8 boards. This year,
Johnson was joined on the court by her little sister Malayna.
"It feels really good. I'm happy to finally play after sitting out for
last year, so it feels really great."
How does it feel to be back out on the court, competing?
"My favorite part about being a Badger is competing and playing
in front of our fans."
What's your favorite part about competing as a Badger?
"Our goals are to make it to the NCAA tournament, win
the Big Ten tournament and win more games than we
did last year."
What are the team goals for the season?
What has been your favorite part about being
a Badger so far?
"Our fans, the atmosphere and the Memorial Union."
Was it always your goal to play college basketball with
your sister? How do you like it?
"Not really, because I didn't know if she was going to play basketball.
She started playing late in eighth grade, so I didn't know. Once she
started playing, then yeah, I'm glad it happened. It's really good.
I love playing with her. My mom and family enjoy it as well, so it
worked out well."
"I love my teammates. We're a good group. We get along really well.
We work together on the floor as well as off the court. We're a great
group."
Can you explain your teammates, team goals for the season?
MICHALA'S SISTER, MALAYNA:
"I didn't start basketball until eighth
grade. I never wanted to play basketball. I never would have thought
we'd be going to the same school to
play basketball. It was the last thing
on my mind, but I love it."
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VARSITY November 28, 2013
QUICK Q'S WITH MICHALA
Memorial Union
Favorite spot on campus?
Mickey and Minnie Mouse
Favorite cartoon character?
Favorite TV show?
Real Housewives of Atlanta
Favorite book?
My Sister's Keeper
Kobe Bryant / LA Lakers
Favorite pro athlete/team?
Lamborghini
Favorite car?
