The lights are flashing. The dull roar of the crowd, announcer, music ringing in her ears. Game face is on. This is what she's prepared for and she feels that rush of exhilaration as the ball is tipped into the air to begin the game.
Boston College women's basketball alumna Kerri Shields (2009-13) is no stranger to the feeling of game day. As an Eagle, she racked up 1,067 career points in her tenure, and is third in program history in treys (252). She's seen action is 126 games, including a Women's National Invitation Tournament appearance.
These days, Shields finds excitement in a different aspect of basketball – color commentary, both for her former team and the Boston College men's team.