Keitra Wallace, a sophomore guard/forward,has been stepping up for the Waves game after game.  Wallace averages 13.0 points a game and mostrecently picked up 10 points against Northern Arizona. Wallace also led theteam against NAU with eight rebounds on the night.

Q: How do you feel about Coach Weisenberg calling you a teamleader?

A: I feel honored that my coachlooks at me as a leader. I know it takes a lot for coaches to trust theirplayers sometimes, so it feels good to know that he trusts me to help lead thisteam. 

Q: Does that trust/responsibility bring any additional pressure?

A: Being put in this positiondoesn't exactly translate as pressure to me. I've been in this position onalmost every team I've played on, and to me, it's more of a sense ofresponsibility and wanting to do whatever the team needs. I feel more at easebecause I know what is expected of me. 

Q: It seems as though Bria Richardson, Ea Shoushtari andyourself are playing very smoothly together this season. What do you think isthe reason for that cohesion?

A: I think Bria, Ea and I knowthat we have to play well in order to put the team in good positions forsuccess. There is a lot that is on our plates but I think we know that we arecapable of doing big things. Defensively, we have to keep learning to worktogether and get the best out of each other. Offensively, we are unselfish. Whoeveris open is who gets the ball and takes the shot. I believe we trust each otherto do the right thing in the right moment and I think the key is we don'tcompete with each other on who scores the most.

Q: What are your plans for Christmas?

A: Christmas plans for me arejust being with my family, resting my body and getting my hair done. Oh, andeating good home-cooked meals!

Q: Are you excited about your classes next semester?

A: I'm excited about my Americanhistory class. History is my favorite subject so I'm excited about that. I willbe taking my second Spanish class and a theory class and those should beinteresting as well.

Q: If you could challenge one Pepperdine staff/faculty member toa game on the court who would it be and why?

A: If I had to challenge someoneon the staff it would have to be (assistant) Coach Jordan (Adams-Smith). She isa legit player and a beast in the post. Watching her is amazing and I wouldlike to see if I could handle playing defense against her.