A biography for Maya Moorehasn’t been written yet.
“I don't want to ever change my mindset and expect less of myself as a defender.”
“I'm fortunate to be a player who can do a lot of things well. Not everything perfectly, but several things well.”
“I'm going to be learning until the day I retire. There is so much to grow and focus on in this game of basketball that I'm never done.”
“I think I live in the land of high expectations after playing at Connecticut.”
“Both of my grandmothers are aging well, and my mom is, too. I've got some good genes.”
“I need to continue to be wise, be efficient and prepared for every game that I play leading up to the Olympics.”
“That's where I got my passion for the game, watching the WNBA on TV. Cynthia Cooper, Raise the Roof, We Got Next, I was into all of it.”
“I don't think you can say that one aspect of my life built my perspective. It is a combination of my faith, my family, the people I've met at Connecticut and understanding that basketball is a platform for something bigger than the game, helping people, touching people's lives.”
“This is a fast-paced world we live in, especially the sports and entertainment industry. There is a constant demand for performance, for something new, something excellent. That doesn't just happen. You have to have enough inside to pour out.”
“Whenever I get a task I can focus on, I get excited for that.”
“The most satisfying way to play basketball is when you can get the best out of everyone on the court.”
“We truly do live in an amazing country.”
“Any time you have an opportunity to do something for the first time, it's super exciting, and I just want to soak up everything, and each experience... just to say that you've represented your country at the Olympics, it's such a rare opportunity.”
“My coach at UConn, Geno Auriemma, taught me to take more risks, because in basketball, if you overthink things, the moment will pass you by. That's good advice for life off the court, too.”
“I don't have many superstitions, but I do have a few things I like to do out of routine and habit before a game.”
“I love gospel, Christian R&B, and rap.”
“I want to succeed, but I want to make an impact in the people's lives that I'm around. So that means teammates, fans, coaches, staff, everybody.”
“Eyeliner changes everything! I also think a little lip-gloss or lipstick can brighten up your whole look, even after a practice when your hair is still a little bit wet!”
“Most of the time I'm really not aware of what I am doing. I'm just so locked into the moment.”
“I don't want to limit to the playoffs, I want to win a championship.”