Caroline Doty is in her sophomore year as a Guard for the UConn Huskies. She became interested in basketball when she was about three years old. “My mom and dad were both athletes and I have two brothers. I grew up playing sports, and basketball is just one of my favorites.”

Caroline’s greatest memory so far at UConn was entering the court for the first game. “It was surreal; all the fans were there, all the hard work from high school and college, preseason, being with your team for that moment, entering the court was just an unbelievable feeling.”

Caroline’s most memorable basketball experience before UConn was while playing Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball. “Winning our first National Championship when we were 12 years old was the best thing so far.”

UConn was interested in Caroline from the beginning of her career when she was playing AAU basketball. “Just hearing about UConn, and being attracted by them from the beginning, I checked UConn out, loved it, and wanted to be a part of it.

Caroline’s freshman year was cut short due to an ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) injury in December that sidelined her for the rest of the season. Although she was unable to play, she paid attention and had this to say about the transition from high school to college. “In college basketball there is definitely a different mentality and approach on and off the court. It’s much quicker, you need a lot more muscle and stay focused at all times. In high school you can get away with talking to friends on the sidelines but in college it’s strictly business on the court.”

Final Four Bound: Caroline believes that the strong bond the team has will get them back to the Final Four this season. They get along well both on and off the court, and they work very well together, all aiming to reach the same goal.