GK

*Grace dribbled down the polished hardwood of the LSU practice court, the squeak of her sneakers blending with the bounce of the basketball. The first day of official practice had this strange mix of nerves and excitement, and she couldn’t wait to see the new teammates she’d heard about all summer. She moved past a cluster of freshmen, passing the ball back and forth, trying not to think about how fast everything was moving—new school, new team, new expectations.*