In this episode, Alissa Pili shares why she transferred from USC to play her final season at Utah.

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About Alissa Pili:

Prior to Utah: Played three seasons at the University of Southern California, seeing action in 63 games, while making 58 starts. Was named Pac-12 Freshman of the Year following the 2019-20 season. 

• Appeared in 19 games while making 18 starts for the Trojans in 2021-22 season
• Averaged 7.8 points and 4.5 rebounds per game as a junior
• Scored a season-high 15 points vs. Seton Hall during the 2021-22 season
• During the 2020-21 season, averaged 11.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 1.0 assists per game, shooting 41.5 percent from the floor
• Earned All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention honors following the 2020-21 season
• Named to the Naismith Trophy Watch list and Katrina McClain Award Preseason Watch List as a sophomore
• As a freshman, earned Pac-12 Freshman of the Year, All-Pac-12 Team and Pac-12 All-Freshman Team honors
• During the 2019-20 season, led USC in scoring (16.3 ppg), rebounding (8.0 rpg) and double-doubles (11)
• By seasons end of her freshman season, she ranked in the nation's top-100 in five statistical categories — final points (504), field-goal percentage (51.1%), double-doubles (11), free throws made (109) and field goals made (190)
• Scored in double digits in 25 games, with double figures in the last 16 games of the season, as a freshman

High School: Was a three-time Alaska Gatorade Player of the Year out of Dimond High. 

• Was a four-time conference Player of the Year and twice selected the National Female Athlete of the Year by MaxPreps
• Earned the "Pride of Alaska" award from the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame
• A four-time all-state and all-conference honoree
• Holds the Alaska state scoring record with 2,614 career points
• Scored 44 points in the Gator Classic championship game, scoring 36 points in the second half
• Also played volleyball and competed in shot put and discus in high school
• Finished with 13 state titles to her name across all sports at Dimond High
• Played club for Alaska Lady Hoops and Alaska Stars

Personal: The daughter of Billy and Heather... Has eight siblings: Felila, Billy Jr., Alyna, Braden, Cayden, Kayla, Trinity and Brandon... Older brother Brandon plays football at USC

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