Get to know your Collin College student athletes in this regular feature. This week, we meet members of the men's and women's basketball teams. 

Name: Thailand "Thai" Elder
Hometown: Chicago
Position: Guard
Plans/goals after graduation: I am going to play professional basketball.
Previous school: Louisiana Tech
Other high schools/colleges/league teams played for: Allen High School
Favorite book: Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
Favorite movie: Don't Be a Menace to Society While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
Favorite quote: "Strength grows from weakness."
Who do you respect most in life and why? My family
What accomplishment are you most proud of? I made it to Division I basketball.
Why did you choose Collin College? It is close to home.  

Name: Nikyla "Nikki" Green
Hometown: Dallas
Position: Guard
Plans/goals after graduation: To play basketball at a Division I school and continue my education in psychology
Previous school: Paris Junior College
Other high schools/colleges/league teams played for: Richardson High School
Favorite book: To Kill a Mockingbird
Favorite movie: Happy Feet
Favorite quote: "Treat others the way you want to be treated."
Who do you respect most in life and why? My nana has shown me that hard work truly pays off, whether it is on the court or in the classroom.
What accomplishment are you most proud of? I was named All-Region and All-Conference for National Junior College Athletic Association Region XIV. 
Why did you choose Collin College? I feel like Coach (Jeff) Allen is the best coach to help me reach the goals I have set for myself in basketball.