Freshman Rylie Cascio Jensen joins the Huskers after being named the Nebraska Gatorade High School Player of the Year at Fremont in 2016. Cascio Jensen helped Fremont to three consecutive state tournament appearances. She rejoins high school teammate Jessica Shepard at Nebraska.
Rylie 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: Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
Favorite sports movie: Remember the Titans
Favorite professional team: Golden State Warriors
Favorite meal: Chicken Caesar Salad
Favorite vegetable: Green Peppers
Favorite workout song: One Dance by Drake
Celebrity crush: Patrick Dempsey
What would you do with a time machine: Nothing
When you're not competing, you like to: Hangout with my family and friends and work out.
Superpower you wish you had: The ability to fly
Best friend on the team: Jessica Shepard and Hannah Whitish
Favorite Class: American History
Pregame Ritual: Chew gum, pray and listen to music
Why you chose Nebraska: Going to Nebraska has always been a dream of mine since I was a little girl, so I chose to follow my dream
Best thing about Nebraska: The amazing support we get from our fans
What you want to do after college: Become an orthodontist