FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina -- Deja Middleton's life seemed close to perfect back in March 2010.The 6-foot-5 center had just helped the Fayetteville State women's basketball team claim the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Tournament title and a berth in the NCAA Division II tournament. Middleton had even been selected the CIAA's Defensive Player of the Year for her performance during the season.
With two years of eligibility remaining, the sky seemed the limit for the bright, athletic sophomore from Richmond, Va.
And then, Deja Middleton decided to walk away from it all.
"Just life changes. I needed a break,'' Middleton said with a shrug of her shoulders when asked to explain her departure.
Middleton's "break'' lasted three years, but at the age of 23 and motivated by life lessons learned dur
ing that time, she returns to the basketball court today as the Broncos tip off their 2013-2014 season against Barber-Scotia at Capel Arena.
CONTINUE READING
No comments:
Post a Comment