Keshonda Raquel Carrier, also known as KeKe, has been a huge asset to the Auburn Women's Basketball team for the past four years.
Born in Lake Charles, La., the Auburn center was named the Southeastern Conference Player of the Week at the beginning of the month.
She is one of the first Auburn Basketball players to earn this award.
"I really like playing in the SEC," Carrier said. "It gets me excited."
She was named to the SEC All-Freshman team for the 2005-06 season.
Carrier is currently the only senior on Auburn's team.
"I plan on continuing to play (after graduation)," Carrier said. "I would love to go play in Spain."
Carrier said she began playing basketball in 6th grade.
"I really wasn't into it at first," Carrier said. "Everyone in my school and my coach got me to play because I was tall. That's where my first interest in basketball sparked."
Carrier is 6'7". She attended LaGrange High School, where she was awarded for her many achievements on the basketball court.
Her high school awards and honors included Southwest Louisiana Hall of Fame Inductee, 2005 All-State MVP, 2005 Adidas Top Ten All-Star, 2005 All-district and All-Southwest Louisiana MVP.
"I am a huge fan of KeKe," said Thomas Achey, senior in biomedical sciences. "She is such a strong player, and I like watching her on the court. She's a mean center and is very talented."
Achey said he likes how head coach Nell Fortner and Carrier work together.
"KeKe is very tall, but I am not intimidated by her height," Achey said. "Although, she could throw me over her shoulders and carry me off into the sunset."
Such great height also comes with large feet.
Carrier wears a size 15 shoe. Her size is one of her greatest advantages on the court, but outside of basketball it can be a little difficult.
"It's hard to find shoes," Carrier said. "I'm trying to find graduation shoes right now. I usually have to go online or order them overseas."
Carrier's talents are not limited to just the basketball court.
"I play guitar," Carrier said. "That is probably something nobody knows about me."
Something else fans may be interested to know is Carrier's favorite food, corn bread dressing.
"I lived in Lupton with KeKe my freshman year," said Melissa Holmes, Auburn alum. "She was a ton of fun and always made us laugh. KeKe was always very loud and friendly."
Carrier and the rest of the Auburn Women's Basketball team takes on SEC rival Vanderbilt at home tonight at 8 p.m.
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