WBB Q&A: Transfer Beatrice Mompremier
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – A McDonald’s All-American coming out of Miami Senior High School in 2015, Beatrice Mompremier spent the first two years of her college career at Baylor before joining the University of Miami women’s basketball team as a transfer this summer.
A 6-foot-4-inch junior forward who hails from the city of Miami, Mompremier chatted with HurricaneSports.com about her decision to return to college in South Florida, her game and more . . .
Q: You have been at UM for over a month now. What has it been like for you thus far?
A: It’s been pretty good. I’ve been adjusting to a couple things so far, like finding my classes, going to study hall and stuff like that.
Q: What has been your favorite part?
A: Just being around the team, like being able to talk to them, being able to talk to the coaches whenever I decide I need them or I need their help, or going to them just to have a talk. Just hanging out, it’s pretty chill this summer.
Q: How has it been being in school and being so close to home, where you can go back and visit your family?
A: Just being close to them, I have the freedom to decide when I want to go home . . . compared to Baylor [where I was so] far away from home and I had to plan to go home or they had to tell me when it was a good time for me to go home. I can just drive 30 minutes and I’m home. I get to see my parents, brothers, sisters and family all the time. So, that’s pretty nice.
Q: After you decided to transfer, what made you decide that Miami was the place for you?
A: When I decided to transfer, throughout the time I was taking visits to other schools, I pretty much knew where I wanted to go and that was just closer to home, closer to a couple people. Being that I’m from Miami, I know a couple people I can work out with.
Q: What do you see as the strongest part of your game?
A: The strongest part of my game is, I guess, defending. I have a couple things to work on. Sitting out this year, I have the chance to get better at the things that I want to get better at and the things that [will help me because] I want to be an all-around player. I have the chance to work on this throughout the year, just becoming the player I want to be.
Q: How would you describe your style of play?
A: I’m really competitive and I’m passionate about the game. I always want to win, so if you see me frustrated, there is something not going my way or we’re losing. I’m really competitive about every situation, whether it’s a close game or a blowout, it doesn’t matter.
Q: One of your first games as a collegian was against Miami. What do you remember about that game and playing against UM?
A: They were pretty tough. Even though, being at Baylor [and them seeing] the name Baylor, they didn’t give up. They fought to the end. It was just a really close game. We barely came up with the win, but at least it was competition . . . At Miami, they had heart to come out and compete.
Q: Do you know what you want to major in?
A: I’m a business major . . . in business technology.
Q: What does it mean now to you to be representing your city at the hometown school in front of your family and friends?
A: It means a lot. I’m excited to be here and I’m happy with the decision I made. Just being close to my family, wherever everyone can come and see me play [is great]. Being in Miami all over again is exciting.
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