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Written by Larry Williams   
Sunday, 28 December 2008 14:51

candicewarthen_warrencoNot many people know where Warren County H.S. is located but just ask some college recruiters they can tell you and its largely because of a point guard named Candice Warthen. Warthen can ball; that’s Candice but don’t let the cuteness fool you or you will get schooled. Candice and I sat done for a little Street Talk.  

L.A.:  Who have been some of the most influential people in your life?
Candice: My mother, my cousin Jermaine, and my basketball coach, Coach Rhodes

L.A.: What has been one of the most memorable moments in your career so far?
Candice: When I got recognized for my 1,000th point!

L.A.: What moment(s) would you most like to forget?
Candice: When I got crossed up against Greene County point guard

L.A.: What is the strongest part of your game?
Candice: My offense and my quickness

L.A.: What do you think you need to work on to take your game to the next level?
Candice: My long range shot, on ball defense, and better understanding of the game

candicewarthen_warrenco_lgL.A.:  Who has been one of the toughest players you ever had to play against and who is the best high school player you personally have ever seen?
Candice: My basketball coach, Coach Rhodes. Me, Candice Warthen / Jylisa Williams (now at Georgia State)

L.A.: Tell me something about yourself that people wouldn’t know by just looking at you?
Candice: I’m crazy, I can dance, and I’m a closet comedian

L.A.: Do you have a nickname?
Candice: No

L.A.: Do you look forward to playing AAU and if so why?
Candice: Yes, because it gives me more experience and exposure

CONFESSION
L.A.: As an athlete is it easier to get a date or harder or do you just have it like that (lol)?
Candice: I just got it like that

L.A.: Who the best player, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant or Lebron James?
Candice: Michael Jordan

L.A.: Who would you rather play with Candice Parker and Tennessee or Maya Moore and UCONN?
Candice: Maya Moore and UCONN

L.A.: Do you get special treatment at home and school because you play sports?
Candice: Not really

L.A.: What kind of ride would you like to be driving right now?
Candice: I just want a Black Honda Accord

L.A.: Are you a baller first then a young lady or a young lady first then a baller?
Candice: Young lady first then a baller

L.A.: When you and your girls are hanging out, do you like to be noticed or recognized (noticed because people have seen you play ball)?
Candice: It doesn’t matter

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Former UNC All-American Ivory Latta is one of the players Candice models her game after.

L.A.: When you are playing are you cocky, confidant, or both?
Candice: Both

L.A.: Keep it Real, do you use the fact that you are an athlete to sometimes get your way?
Candice: Nope/ well sometimes

L.A.: Have you ever backed away from a challenge and later told yourself that that will never happen again?
Candice: Nope, I love competition

L.A.: Who is your favorite teacher in school?
Candice: Mrs. Pless, my Algebra II teacher

L.A.: What subject do you like most and which subject do you like least?
Candice: I like English/Language Arts, I don’t like World history

L.A.: Where would you rather be playing ball in Warren County or Atlanta (keep it real) and why?
Candice: Atlanta because I will get more exposure, but there’s no place like home

L.A.: Last CONFESSION, if you could sit down with anybody in the world past or present who would it be and what would you talk to the about?
Candice: Ivory Latta. I will talk to her about basketball I guess

Until your next CONFESSION

L.A.: If you were not playing basketball what would you be doing now?
Candice: Nothing really

L.A.: What is your favorite TV Show and Movie?
Candice: Sports Center and Holes

L.A.: What type of hobbies do you have?
Candice: Running track, softball, basketball, talking on the phone, hanging with friends

L.A.: What type of music do you like and do you have a favorite artist or group?
Candice: Rap, Hip Hop, R & B, Lil Wayne

L.A:  What’s your favorite food?
Candice: I like all food

L.A.:  Who’s your favorite player, college or professional (any sport)?
Candice: Lebron James

L.A.:  Who’s your favorite team, college or professional (any sport)?
Candice: The Arizona Lady "Wildcats"

L.A.: Would you like to give a shout out to some of your people?
Candice: My mother and my brothers

L.A.: Candice, Thank you for your time, it has been my pleasure to be able to “Keep It Real” with you.
Candice: Thank you, I enjoyed it.

If you want to “Keep it Real" on Street Talk …e-mail me
This is Larry “L.A.” Williams …PEACE!

 

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