Q-and-A with Shannon Butler, Joliet Catholic basketball

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Shannon Butler, Joliet Catholic basketball

Updated: February 11, 2012 8:11AM

Butler, a senior, made the All-Medieval Classic Team at Lincoln-Way East and is bound for Manhattan College in the fall.

What’s been your most glorious athletic moment?

Leading this year’s Lincoln-Way East Medieval Classic in scoring.

What’s been the most embarrassing?

Shooting in the wrong basketball during an AAU game. (She made the basket.)

What’s this season been like for you and the team?

We’re trying to rebuild this year. We have a younger team, so we are working on playing together as a unit.

How has your senior season gone so far?

It’s been great. I’m doing very well this season and I’m feeling more relaxed.

What part of your game do you need to work on the most?

My moves facing the basket.

What is your favorite pig-out food?

Cookies.

Who are your favorite athletes?

Bulls guard Kyle Korver and Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher.

Nobody knows …

I want to have a career in the fashion industry.

What’s on your iPod?

Drake, Lil Wayne and Adele

What is your favorite movie?

“The Devil wears Prada.” I love the fashion in the movie and I want a career similar to Meryl Streep’s character.

What are your goals for the season?

To win a Class 2A regional. After that, anything can happen.

As told to Dennis Nelson