Kiwihoopers S4E5 🏀In this Season 4 episode of Kiwihoopers, we sit down with Lilly Parke, the determined guard/forward for the FDU Knights. Hailing from Auckland, New Zealand, and a standout alum of Castle View High School, Lilly's unique journey saw her develop her game at Auburn University at Montgomery before making the leap to the NCAA D1 Northeast Conference (NEC).This in-depth interview explores the reality of the college basketball grind. Lilly opens up about her experiences, the mental and physical demands of the game.👉 In this interview, we cover:- The transition from AUM (NAIA) to FDU (NCAA D1) and adapting to a new level of play.- How she chose to skip the transfer portal last season- How focusing on health and wellness has become a cornerstone of her athletic performance and personal life.- Her experience with Tall Ferns in Japan, representing her country on the international stage.🔔 Subscribe to Kiwihoopers!Don't miss an episode of the journey. Subscribe to our channel and hit the bell icon → https://www.youtube.com/@Kiwihoopers📲 Follow Lilly's Journey:FDU Knights Roster: https://fduknights.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/lilly-parke/7806⏱ Video Timestamps:00:42 - Meet Lilly Parke01:36 - Coaching by Dad in High School03:03 - Winning MVP of Steven Adams Invitational 03:38 - Test run of American Basketball experience in CO.04:42 - Overcome at a school that is not suitable (NAIA)05:44 - How she ended up in an NCAA D1 school?07:13 - NCAA D1 shock and what it takes to play08:00 - Why she chose to stay with FDU?08:51 - Playing against Caitlin Clark (Iowa), Paige Bueckers (UCON) Aziz Fudd (UCON09:58 - Travelling across USA with Lilly10:57 - Tall Ferns Japan Tour11:39 - Lilly's fear and how she overcame it; Plus other personal questions13:49 - Lilly's questions to Lilly14:49 - Davy's NZ women's Starting 5: NCAA Kiwihoopers Edition💬 Join the Kiwi Hoops Whānau:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiwihoopersTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/kiwihoopersTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kiwihoopers#FDUKnights #NCAAWBB #WomensBasketball #BasketballInterview #TransferPortal #CollegeBasketball #CastleViewHighSchool #AUM #NEC #HealthAndWellness #USABasketball #KiwiHoopers #BasketballJourney #NCAASupport us by giving us a 5-star rating on your favourite podcast platform. Disclaimer: All information on kiwihoopers.com and this video are subject to change anytime without public notifications. All the information available on kiwihoopers.com and in this video are for educational purposes only as well as to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice. By using this website and watching this video you understand that there is no attorney-client relationship between you and kiwihoopers.com publisher. The kiwihoopers.com and this video should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state or country. Please contact your local attorney for legal advice.SEND US YOUR VIDEOVISIT: KIWIHOOPERS.COM