Asia Coming to Louisville?
By Sonja
With the mega hours of Olympic television coverage lately, we’re all getting more familiar with the Pacific Rim and the Chinese influence on sports. Fourteen years old is actually 16 in China, and taking a dive is a Chinese specialty.
Jeff Walz and the Lady Cards are hoping they’ll get a call from Asia. Not the continent, but from Asia Taylor, a 6-1 senior forward from Columbus, Ohio, Whetstone. She’s one of the best in the state, and would be a key commitment for the freshman class of 2009.
Asia averaged 21.7 pts. a game as a junior and also played AAU ball for the Ohio Glory this summer. She says the AAU stint made her a much better player, and experts consider her a strong candidate for Ohio Player of the Year and the top five in the state.
Louisville isn’t the only major college vying for her services. Cincinnati, Florida State, Kansas, Miami, Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska and Ohio State are also her list.
She was said to be contemplating announcing her decision today, which also happens to be her birthday.
Steer clear of the Big 10, Asia. Land in the Cardinal bird nest. We would even toss in extra eggrolls and duck sauce if we didn’t think it would violate NCAA rules. Hey, and Happy Birthday, too!
UPDATE: No official word on whether the call came or not but you know somebody was there to answer the phone.
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About the Author: Sonja Sykes is an avid fan of University of Louisville athletics, especially the women's basketball team.
frankpos | Aug 22, 2008 | Reply
Sonja,
I truly enjoy reading your reports on women’s sports–and your own personal anecdotes.
Sonja | Aug 24, 2008 | Reply
Thanks, Frankpos! Charlie helps me a lot with editing and it’s due to him that the articles come out looking good. My hubby helps, too..with his proofreading and encouragement…as I’ve said before without his extensive knowledge of sports and contacts around the area, I wouldn’t know nearly as much about Cardinal sports and the great people we’ve met.
Asia | Sep 3, 2008 | Reply
thanks ms.sonja! and i want my eggrolls! nvm make it pizza and candy! =)
Sonja | Sep 4, 2008 | Reply
Have a great and successful senior season, Asia! Welcome to the Ville, home of the best basketball in Kentucky, and soon to be, in the Bitg East. What do you want on that pizza?
Asia Taylor31 | Nov 17, 2008 | Reply
Oh wow im just now seeing this again! and i like pep, banana pepper and ham! ill be lookin forward to that when i get there! and lots of Tootsie Rolls! =) lol
Charlie | Nov 17, 2008 | Reply
Asia, Card fans can’t wait to see you in a U of L uniform. Please feel free to keep us updated on how things are going for you this season.
Sonja | Nov 17, 2008 | Reply
Absolutely, Asia! Thanks for the kind words and we’re all hoping you have a big senior season! Feel free to shoot e-mails to me at officebulldog925@aol.com. Headed to the UofL v. Austin Peay game tonight to watch your future teammates!
Asia Taylor31 | Nov 19, 2008 | Reply
I sure will keep you updated if i can! and thank you ms. sonja, im workin hard to have the best senior year i can! =^)