Q&A with Rachel Blackburn

Rachel Blackburn enters her second season with the Nebraska program in 2016-17. The 6-3 forward from Leavenworth, Kan., started Nebraska's first nine games as a true freshman in 2015-16, before being sidetracked by nagging leg injuries.

An outstanding defensive player and rebounder, Blackburn helps make the Huskers a better team at both ends of the court. Blackburn is hoping to be able to contribute after undergoing offseason knee surgery.

Rachel took a few minutes out of her schedule to answer some questions to provide a little bit more insight about her life off the court.   

Favorite TV show as a kid: Drake and Josh
Favorite sports movie: Remember the Titans
Favorite Professional Team: Kansas City Chiefs
Favorite vegetable: Carrots
Favorite workout song: March Madness
Pregame ritual: Listen to music
Celebrity crush: Zac Efron
Superpower you wish you had: Mind control
What would you do with a time machine: Go back to the wild west
When you're not competing, you like to: Go to the dog park
Best friend on the team: Maddie Simon and Darrien Washington
Best athlete you've competed against: Breanna Stewart
Favorite Class: Training Table
Pregame Ritual: Dance with the posts
Why you chose Nebraska: My teammates and fan support
Best thing about Nebraska: The fans
What you want to do after college: Coach basketball