Loyola Marymount University Athletics

2024-25– Senior
Played 1 game then experienced injury
 
Before LMU
Played three years at Illinois State.
 
High School
Attended Dowling Catholic High School

Personal
From Des Moines, IA...Daughter of Mary and Matt Boles...Father, Matt, played football at Iowa State...Has three siblings, Dylan, Sean and Ryan...All three played college football...Chose LMU for the networking and opportunities.

Get to Know Me:

Favorite Pro Athlete
Simone Biles
 
Favorite Pro Team
Chicago Bulls
 
Biggest athletic thrill or accomplishment
Winning championships in college, hearing the buzzer sound, celebrating, cutting nets
and hanging banners
 
What athlete do you admire most and why
Dijonai Carrington (Suns)- I remember going to Stanford basketball camps and she was
an active player at the time. She was a great person to be around, she helped me
understand what it was like to be a with college player. She fought through adversity and
continues to play in the WNBA today.
 
Best thing about LMU and Los Angeles
LMU is beautiful. It is in the perfect part of the city. I find that the best part about LMU is the connections and networking that the university provides. LMU hires great people to be around and people make the place. The Los Angeles area has so much to do. The options are limitless. There is great food, shows, beaches, and sights.
 
Favorite Food
Sushi
 
Favorite TV Show
Blacklist
 
Favorite Movie
Joker (Joaquin Phoenix)
 
Three People in History to Go to Dinner With?
Jesus, Aristotle, Sigmund Freud
 
What would you be doing if you didn't play basketball?
Going to cosmetology school
 
Reason why you wear your basketball number
It just felt right, it was the only number that came to my mind for college
 
Most famous player I've played with
Caitlin Clark
 
Most famous player I've played against
Caitlin Clark
 
Something most people don't know about me
I speak German and studied abroad in Germany
 
Go to Basketball Move
Touch shot around the rim (anything going middle, has the best counters)
 
Favorite Pregame Meal
Breakfast pregame
 
Pre Game Ritual
After walk through, I always get a black cold brew, get ready, and get to the gym early
to do more shooting before the game
 
Sport you would be playing if you didn't play basketball
Soccer
 
Favorite place I've visited
Germany/Chicago
 
Who would you want to play 1on1 against?
Coach A :)
 
Favorite Musician
SZA (specifically the CTRL album)
 
Favorite Genre of Music
Hip-Hop/Rap or R&B
 
Advice to Youngsters
If it’s in your mind it’s in your hands. Always chase your dreams.
 
One word to describe yourself
Versatile
 
Who inspires you to be better?
Chris Davis, my AAU coach. He has always been a part of my journey. He helped me
craft my game into what it is today and continues to help me grow.
 
Song that always puts you in a good mood.
I Bet You Won’t- Mouse and Level
 
Major at LMU?
Political Science and Philosophy