Alyssa May

Alyssa May played basketball at the College of Holy Cross from 2007-2011.  She talks about growing up in Oradell, New Jersey, how she got into basketball, and playing other sports but having to give them up to pursue basketball.  She details her great career at River Dell High School where she played both volleyball and basketball, was an All-League and All-County volleyball player, and was one of the best basketball players in Bergen County history, winning North Jersey Player of the Year in 2006 and 2007 and holds multiple River Dell records.  Alyssa describes playing for Coach Lou Wejnert, the impact he had on her, and his recent passing.  She then goes into the recruiting process, why she chose Holy Cross, playing the 4 early in her career, playing against UConn all 4 years, the tough Patriot League competition, and her great four year career there.  Alyssa explains why she chose not to pursue a professional basketball career and describes her position working at the NBA.