The start of the Katie Burrows Era of Chattanooga women's basketball is closing in fast. It's time to take a look at the Mocs' lineup as a relatively young roster returns looking to capture the Mocs' 25^th Southern Conference title.
 
The season starts in 15 days. Let's meet the student-athletes on this year's roster.
 
Arianne Whitaker is a redshirt junior from Cincinnati, Ohio. She started her collegiate career at Winthrop and transferred to Chattanooga after a successful freshman campaign with the Eagles. She was named the Big South Freshman of the Week three times and started 22 games. As a sophomore with the Mocs she started 28 of 30 games and scored a career-high against UAB in the WNIT. She led UTC in rebounding and was ranked fourth in the Southern Conference. She shot 44.6 percent and averaged 1.5 blocked shots per game.
 
Name: Arianne Whitaker
 
Why do you wear No. 4?
"I wear the No. 4 because when I got here I had a fresh new start and 4 more years to play and work hard."

Coach Katie's take on Arianne
"All three of our post players provide us with a different look. Arianne is strong and can muscle her way into position a little easier. She has a great touch which allows her to be a threat in multiple ways. She has improved in her ability to read and hit the open cutters when necessary."
 
How would you describe Coach Katie
"Coach Katie is passionate, open and an understanding coach."
 
Favorite sports movie?
"Glory Road."
 
Favorite pre-game meal?
"A piece of fruit and pasta with red sauce."
 
Favorite late night snack?
"Fuji apple slices."
 
Biggest pet peeve?
"Selfishness."
 
Dream job?
"Sports psychiatrist or a storyboard artist."
 
Where would you spend your dream vacation?
"I would spend my dream vacation in Barcelona, Spain."
 
Three words that describe me?
"Bubbly, dramatic and compassionate."
 
If I'm cooking, we're having…?
"Some new recipe I found on Pinterest."
 
BASKETBALL TIPOFF EVENT
The Mocs men's and women's teams are hosting a get together in McKenzie Arena on Tuesday, October 30 at 6:30 p.m. It's an interactive program allowing young and old a chance to meet all of their Mocs and maybe even try their hand at displaying their own hoops abilities. There are game and skill stations managed by the student-athletes covering knockout, free throws and dribbling. Artists can render their interpretations of the players along with photo and autograph areas as well. More info here.
 
Tickets are on sale now at GoMocs.com. Don't forget that the Louisville and NC State games will be reserved ticketing. Check online or with the McKenzie Arena box office for details.