IRVINE, Calif. - As we count down the days until the women's basketball season opener on Friday, Nov. 10, we will get to know more about the four returnees, starting with senior guard Sydney Hua.
 
Hua, who is one of only two seniors on the roster, saw limited action last year due to injuries. She missed the first eight games before making her Anteater debut with a season-best six points and seven rebounds against Sacramento State. Hua previously attended Los Angeles Valley College where she was the only student-athlete from a California Community College recognized as a 2016 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar.
 
1. Team Goals
Our team goal this season is to be above .500 and win the Big West Tournament.
 
2. Career Goals
I am majoring in public health and want to pursue a career in physical therapy.
 
3. Just a Number
There is nothing significant behind my jersey number. The number I wanted was already taken so I just decided to pick the next closest number, which was 0.
 
4. Finding the Right Fit
UC Irvine is the third college I've been to (Los Angeles Valley College and UC San Diego).
 
5. Random Facts
I used to skateboard as a kid, I am a professional napper and I love watermelon.
 
 
Extras
Favorite TV/Netflix show: Prison Break
 
Favorite professional sports team: LA Lakers
 
If you weren't playing basketball, what sport would you want to play?: I would probably be playing volleyball if I weren't playing basketball.