Another week, another brand-new episode of The Coop!

South Carolina Gamecocks Basketball star & SEC Tournament Legend KierraFletcher steps into the hot seat! Kierra discusses her inspiring transition from college basketball to her new career in the federal world! She also opens up about her experiences at Georgia Tech, leading her team to the Sweet 16, and the lessons learned playing in the SEC with the Gamecocks under Coach Dawn Staley. From the challenges of overcoming injuries to the joys of finding camaraderie on and off the court, Kierra reflects on how her time in basketball shaped her leadership skills and guided her to pursue a career in criminology and national security.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

01:21 - Welcome Kierra Fletcher

05:04 - Future in Basketball

09:06 - Basic Training

10:17 - Early Basketball Journey

12:35 - Serious Commitment to Basketball

14:58 - Attracting College Attention

17:45 - Injury Recovery: Tearing Your Calf

20:25 - Choosing Georgia Tech

22:25 - Favorite College Memory

23:20 - Experience Playing PG

25:25 - Transition to South Carolina

29:49 - Memorable Moments at South Carolina

31:14 - Highlights from "the Tennessee Game"

34:59 - Valuable Life Advice

37:24 - Alternative Career Paths

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