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It sounds like you faced a lot of hate and pressure, as well as the stress of your recruitment process and high competition during your first season of playing. Overcoming these challenges likely took a lot of mental and emotional strength. It's great that you were able to push through and give it your all, and it's clear that you have a strong work ethic and determination. If there's anything specific you'd like advice on regarding challenges, feel free to ask!

Amari Whiting | Oklahoma State Basketball

Um And so I just enjoyed the game a little bit more . Some challenges I faced were a lot of hate and a lot of pressure . Um I felt like you really had to find your inner circle .

Amari Whiting | Oklahoma State Basketball

Um And not for anything else . So that's why challenges I overcame . My recruitment process was pretty stressful .

Amari Whiting | Oklahoma State Basketball

Uh some things I worked on in high school that I feel helped me in college was extending my range , um and just finishing different , um around the rim when you get in college , um , there's bigger , faster , stronger girls . Um So everything you do , you have to take it to the next level . Um So all my workouts are just um high intensity , um and every rep um had a meaning .

Amari Whiting | Oklahoma State Basketball

People can see my story , then I'm all for it . Some advice I would give to a young player who's trying to chase some division one scholarships is to just put yourself out there . I went to a lot of camps .

Amari Whiting | Oklahoma State Basketball

Um , I think every day is a great opportunity to get better . Um , and to put yourself in a good position to be successful . Um And so that's something that I wish I would have known is to just enjoy it .