MIAMI (June 16, 2020) - Up next in the Panther Q&A series with FIU women's basketball is senior Jiselle Thomas. The guard is returning to FIU after a junior campaign where she led the team in multiple categories including points per game (11.1), field goals made (118), free throws made per game (2.5) and steals per game (1.2).

The Ohio native also posted a triple-double against Middle Tennessee (1/18/20) with 18 points, 10 rebounds and 10 steals, becoming the fifth player is program history to record a triple-double and first since 2002.

Q: What has been your most memorable experience as a student-athlete?
A: "During my time at FIU, so far my most memorable moment was definitely the relationships I built with my teammates, I've met some of best friends this past year!"

Q: What is one place you dream of visiting?
A: "Being part of a team with players from many different backgrounds I really dream of being able to go where they call home. It's interesting to hear about their home life, their food, and the differences from the United States, but I dream of experiencing it first hand."

Q: What made you want to play basketball?
A: "As a child I was surrounded by basketball, my entire family played and we all trained together. My dad always pushed me to be the best so it started there. In the end I wanted to play basketball to compete with my family and for bragging rights for the best player."

A: Do you have any goals for next season?
Q: "Next season my biggest goal is for FIU to come out on top in Conference USA, it's more than possible for us. As for myself, my only goal is to stay in the gym. I know that with working hard I'll be able to accomplish a lot this season." 

Q: What are your goals post college?
A: "After college, I would like to be able to leave with no regrets. I want to leave knowing I gave everything I had, to be accomplished on the court and in the classroom. I want to leave knowing I set myself up in the best position for my future."

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