Pruitt, Kim 2003-09-23
Kim Pruitt played for the Texas Tech University Lady Raiders. She reminisces about her life as a basketball player throughout her career. She also speaks about her current career as a coach.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Kim Pruitt
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Date: September 23, 2003
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 00:50:59
Abstract
Introduction; Starting to play basketball; Texas Tech basketball camp; Basketball in high school; High school athletic department; Important people and coaches; Family and community support; Team development; Why Texas Tech University; Developing a relationship before hand; Visiting other potential universities; Work ethic throughout career; Motivational factors; Positions played; Strengths and weaknesses; Coach influences; Balancing academics, athletics, and social life; Favorite…; Academic subject; Professors; Feelings about first game; Highlighted games, seasons, and tournaments; Getting better at the game; Permanent effects and impact of winning National Championship; Autographs; Basketball camps grew; Continuing the success, and expectations; The “welcome home” party at Jones Stadium; Rivalry with University of Texas; Thoughts on closing of Southwest Conference; The Big 12 Conference; Women’s National Basketball Association; Feelings about future of women’s sports; Positives and negatives as a college athlete; College degree; Coaching career; Marriage and motherhood; Husband’s background.
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