INTRODUCTION: Alexis Sestric '23 is a Marketing major who wants to flourish in a team environment. She certainly did on the basketball court as a first-year: 23 minutes a game, 15 starts, and a double-figure scoring average.

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When did you first become involved in basketball?
I first played basketball on an all boys team at my community center when I was 8 years old. 
 
What attracted you to it?
I was initially attracted to basketball because my older siblings played and I wanted to follow in their footsteps. After I started actually playing, I loved the competition within the game, which motivated me to work harder to get better. 
 
When did you develop your outside shooting touch?
I developed my outside shooting touch when I first entered high school. I shot sparingly my freshman year of high school. My first year I began playing against knockdown shooters which made me motivated to be a 3-point threat. After working hard in the off-season after freshman year is when I developed a good shot. 
 
The team had a number of upper class guards who had been through the UAA seasons. Did they offer any advice to you and the other first-year guards?
They didn't offer so much advice, but offered the example of how they played on the court. By the way they performed at practice, I knew the game in the UAA was completely different than the non-conference games we were previously playing. 

At the WashU-Chicago weekend last year, Coach Scheible had alumni come back to celebrate the Golden Anniversary of women's basketball at UR. Did you have a chance to meet any of the alums and talk with them?
I did have the opportunity to meet some alums. I specifically remember meeting Al Leslie in the training room. I heard so much about her, she is legend in our program. She casually talked to me like she knew me. That small conversation showed me that the women Coach Scheible brings through his program have a certain bond. 
 
What does it take for you to work free for your shot?
I think what it takes to work for an open shot is to always be moving and paying attention to how your player is guarding you. 
 
It takes time to adjust to the college game. What adjustments did you have to make during the season?
I think the biggest adjustment I had to make would be the tempo of the game. Not only the pace of the game but the speed at which you need to make decisions. 
 
Did you play with any AAU teams while you were at Oakland Catholic HS? Where did the team play?
I played for Drill for Skill under John Miller (Archie and Sean Miller's father). My AAU team traveled every weekend going to Lexington, KY, Nashville, TN, Washington D.C., etc. 
 
When you are home, do you work with any youth programs – coaching, counselling, serving as an official or a timer? What do you like about doing that?
While I am home, I help train smaller children in the 8-12 age range. I help teach them new skills and fundamentals. Before I came to the UR, I also assisted in coaching an 8th grade AAU team. I like training younger girls because I love to see their passion and that I can help them grow as a player. 
 
What led you to the University of Rochester?
The unmatched academics and the high caliber athletics led me to choose University of Rochester as my best fit. 
 
Why did you choose Marketing as your major?
I chose marketing as my major because I enjoy building relationships and collaborating with others. I prefer to work in teams to create the best outcome.