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: Dustie-Anna Obba
Hometown: West Woombye, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
Position: Guard/Small forward
Plans/goals after graduation: After graduating college, I plan to go home and save so I can travel the world and hopefully play basketball in Europe.
Previous school: Iowa Western
Other high schools/colleges/league teams played for: Sunshine Coast Phoenix QBL and SBL; University Rip City
Favorite book: Books in the two series, "A Court of Thorns and Roses" or "A Throne of Glass"
Favorite movie: Anything with action
Favorite quote: "Train hard. The fight will be easy." Or "You can't soar like an eagle if you fly with pigeons."
Who do you respect most in life and why? I respect my parents the most, as they both represented Australia for their chosen sports. They succeeded through hard work, as they didn't have much money. They stayed true to themselves and never forgot where they came from. They taught me everything I know, and I will forever be grateful.
What accomplishment are you most proud of? I am proud of earning Most Valuable Player honors in tournaments and on my previous teams and making the team that traveled to America to play.
Why did you choose Collin College? I heard good things about this school and also to help develop my basketball and life skills.
Name: Lucas Burton
Hometown: Houston
Position: Guard
Plans/goals after graduation: I plan to keep playing basketball and travel as much as possible.
Previous school: Lamar High School, Houston.
Favorite book: Be Here Now
Favorite movie: I Am Legend
Favorite quote: "You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop." – Rumi
Who do you respect most in life and why? I respect my family for all of their love and support.
What accomplishment are you most proud of? Being on the honor roll in my senior year of high school
Why did you choose Collin College? I chose Collin College because of the great coaching staff. It felt like the right fit.