[Baez87]

Not sure what to make of Kiana's injury. Yes, maybe she was just shaken up and, as Tara said, she will be okay. Still I always feel left in the dark when I listen to coach’s talk about player’s injuries.
Perhaps this is not only the time to wish her well, but also to acknowledge that we are seeing far more than spunk when she takes the floor. Many of us probably know that Kiana brought a lot of toughness to Stanford by participating in the competitive Texas HS basketball scene and by following two successful family members into collegiate athletics.
What might not be as widely known, though, is how successful she was as a student. In high school, Kiana graduated summa cum laude, was a three-time National Honor Society member, and once received Spanish National Honor Society recognition. It’s always a joy to see her infectious enthusiastic on the court, her sometimes skippy lightheartedness, and her willingness to give it all out there on the court. It’s easy to marvel at her skill as a tactician and a floor general, but let’s also acknowledge her as a complete person who will proudly carry her significant skills and determination into the world.

[Baez87]

Not sure what to make of Kiana's injury. Yes, maybe she was just shaken up and, as Tara said, she will be okay. Still I always feel left in the dark when I listen to coach’s talk about player’s injuries.
Perhaps this is not only the time to wish her well, but also to acknowledge that we are seeing far more than spunk when she takes the floor. Many of us probably know that Kiana brought a lot of toughness to Stanford by participating in the competitive Texas HS basketball scene and by following two successful family members into collegiate athletics.
What might not be as widely known, though, is how successful she was as a student. In high school, Kiana graduated summa cum laude, was a three-time National Honor Society member, and once received Spanish National Honor Society recognition. It’s always a joy to see her infectious enthusiastic on the court, her sometimes skippy lightheartedness, and her willingness to give it all out there on the court. It’s easy to marvel at her skill as a tactician and a floor general, but let’s also acknowledge her as a complete person who will proudly carry her significant skills and determination into the world.