WASHINGTON (June 26, 2024) – Howard University Department of Athletics rolls on with another senior spotlight, featuring recent journalism grad Badi Cross chatting with DMV native and Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Champion Iyanna Warren (Accokeek, Md.) from the women's basketball team.
 
Q: What is your fondest memory at Howard?
A: My fondest memory at Howard was winning the MEAC (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) Championship.
 
Q: How did playing basketball in the DMV shape you?
A: It taught me resilience and to never be complacent because it is always someone next to you trying to be better. That is what always kept me hungry.
 
Q: What advice do you have for future Bison?
A: My advice to future Bison is being open to change because it is inevitable, whether it is physical, mental or emotional. Just always be ready to adapt.
 
Q: What was the biggest thing you did to make leaps in your ability?
A: I always stayed hungry and never settled. I always tried to be better every day.
 
Q: How would you describe your play style?
A: My playing style was pass-first but can get a bucket when needed.
 
Q: In your years at Howard, who had the best music taste on the team? What type of music would they play?
A: I would say between myself or Des (Destiny Howell) because we were inclusive with all genres and where people came from.
 
Q: What will you miss the most at Howard?
A: In general, I will miss the atmosphere.
 
Q: What was the biggest thing you brought to the culture at Howard?
A: In simple terms, heart over height. Coach Ty Grace (Howard women's basketball head coach) would call me, "the little engine that could," because I brought a different motor and always did my best to bring a presence that encouraged others to empty the tank daily.
 
Q: Favorite post-game meal?
A: My favorite post-game meal was the Cheesecake Factory.
 
Q: What are your post-grad plans?
A: My post-grad plans is attending Pharmacy School.
 
About Deuce

• Personal:
  • Hometown: Accokeek, Md.
  • Major: Biology Pre-Med
• Athletic Achievements at Howard:
  • MEAC Champion
  • All-MEAC Team

 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.