Moore on Andrea:
Known in high school as “Speedy”, Andrea should be able to push tempo at the point. Quick enough to get to the rim or set teammates up, but also very effective from behind the 3-point line. Speed and quickness should also serve her well on “D”.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Tennessee Miss Basketball nominee...led team to four state tournament appearances...finished Runners-Up in 2006, Semifinalists in 2005 and 2008 and Quarterfinalists in 2007...three-time Division II-AA Region Champs, 2005, 2006, 2008; finished third in region tournament in 2007...the Lady Saints claimed four District Championships and claimed the title at the Deep South Classic in Atlanta in 2006...two-time Miss Basketball Tennessee in 2007, 2008...named to All-Region Tournament Team in 2006 and 2008...named All-Region Second Team, 2006...All-State selection in 2008 and All-District in 2007...three-time Shelby Metro Best of Preps, 2006, 2007, 2008...three-time Memphis Commercial Appeal Player of the Week, twice in her senior year and once as a junior...named to the Deep South Classic All-Touranment Team in 2006...holds the Region Tournament record for most steals in a game with nine and most assists with 15...coached by Lee Andrew Smith...played AAU ball for the Memphis Elit/Flight; Tennessee Flight...coached by Andre Pruitt and Matt Insell...invited to participate in the Adidas Top 100 Camp...named to the Honor Roll and National Spanish Honor Society...member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes...Competitive Games...Bible Ministry and Bridge Builders.
PERSONAL
Full name is Andrea Lauren Neil...nickname is Speedy...daughter of Peggy Neil and Ron Neil...siblings are Morgan, 15 and Jonathon, 27...born April 20, 1990 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Q&A with Andrea
Why do you wear No. 25?
I randomly chose it in middle school, then it just kind of stuck with me.
Who has been the most influential person in your life?
My parents. They are my support system!
Favorite pre-game meal....
Anything
What’s the one song that gets you pumped up before a game?
Anything by Lil Wayne
Favorite ring tone on your cell phone...
“Need You Bad” - Jazmine Sullivan
Favorite Sports Movie
“Love and Basketball” & “Remember the Titans”
If you could be on any reality show, which one would it be?
“Real World”
Would you have a power from any superhero, what would it be?
Be able to teleport.
When my playing days are over, I plan to...
Be married, successful and happy
Favorite thing about basketball
The friendships I build.
If you could play any other sport, what would it be?
Soccer
