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Charlotte O’Keefe is a finance senior from Overland Park, Kansas, and is a forward for the UTRGV Women’s Basketball Team. O’Keefe scored on average 9.9 points per game in the 2025-26 season.
Q: What is a fun fact about yourself?
A: “I used to play lacrosse in high school.”
Q: Who or what got you started in basketball?
A: “Probably my parents.”
Q: What has made you continue basketball?
A: “Well, I was tall and I enjoyed it. It just kind of naturally happened.”
Q: Who has been your biggest inspiration or role model?
A: “My mom. She’s a great human, and she is someone I try to model my life after.”
Q: Who is your favorite basketball player?
A: “Brandon Ingram”
Q: How do you mentally prepare for a game?
A: “I try to keep myself as calm as possible.”
Q: What kind of music do you listen to?
A: “Pretty much all genres, just depending on my mood.”
Q: Which shows or movies do you like to watch?
A: “Right now, I’m watching ‘Traitors.’”
Q: Do you have any hobbies?
A: “I like cooking, hanging out with my friends and doing puzzles.”
Q: What do you like most about UTRGV?
A: “Definitely this program.”
Q: What are your biggest goals?
A: “I want to have a career that I find fulfilling and joyful.”
—Compiled by Mariajose Garza
