Kayla Christopher hails from Oliver Springs Tennessee, a mythical town according to Lady Mocs coach Wes Moore. "The Great Oz," says the veteran coach. Added Christopher,"Just a couple of red lights. Hardees. Subway. Just a few things."
Reporter-"Have you ever been to Oliver Springs with her?" Said guard Meghan Downes,"No. Not at all. I've asked her a couple of times what it's like. She said maybe a couple of red lights. I was like okay, I can't do that."
And leaving Oz for Chattanooga wasn't easy for the quiet and reserved Christopher. Said Moore,"We were worried about her being away from home the first year I can tell you that. Her Mom and I both. That first year on Tuesday nights, I knew she was going home. So we didn't do room checks on Tuesday nights."
But Christopher adapted, using a jump shot she learned from her grandfather, she's now the second all time leading three-point shooter at UTC. Said Downes,"During games, she's six for seven or six for eight. It's just crazy how great her shot is. I do love watching it."
Christopher is quiet and reserved, but she has a high basketball IQ, and plenty of confidence. Said Christopher,"Just for me. I want to be the one that takes that shot or has the ball in their hands." Added Moore,"Right now, she has twice as many assists as she does turnovers. We don'
