Kentucky basketball's Ansley Almonor aims to prove doubters wrong: 'I know I belong here'
Almonor, a 5-foot-11 guard from Canada, was a highly touted recruit but has yet to live up to expectations at Kentucky.
She averaged just 2.7 points and 1.4 rebounds per game last season and was often criticized for her lack of athleticism and defensive ability.
But Almonor is determined to prove her doubters wrong this season. She has worked hard in the offseason to improve her game and is confident that she can be a major contributor to the Wildcats.
"I know I belong here," Almonor said at Kentucky's media day. "I just have to keep working hard and prove it to everyone else."
Almonor's journey to Kentucky was not an easy one. She grew up in a small town in Canada and had to overcome many obstacles to get to where she is today.
She was often the only girl playing basketball with the boys and had to work twice as hard to prove herself.
But Almonor never gave up on her dream of playing college basketball. She eventually caught the attention of Kentucky coach Matthew Mitchell and was offered a scholarship.
Now, Almonor is ready to show the world what she can do. She is a talented player with a lot of potential. If she can continue to improve, she could be a key player for Kentucky this season.
Here are some of Almonor's goals for the season:
- Increase her scoring average to 10 points per game.
- Improve her rebounding average to 5 rebounds per game.
- Become a better defender.
- Help Kentucky win a national championship.
Almonor knows that she has a lot of work to do, but she is confident that she can achieve her goals. She is a hard worker and has a never-say-die attitude.
Almonor is a valuable asset to the Kentucky basketball team. She is a talented player with a lot of potential. If she can continue to improve, she could be a key player for the Wildcats this season.
Kentucky fans should be excited to see what Almonor can do this season. She is a player with a lot of heart and determination. She is determined to prove her doubters wrong and show the world that she belongs at Kentucky.
