Missouri State Lady Bears head coach Kellie Harper addresses media before Sweet 16 matchup Saturday in Chicago. Nathan Papes, Springfield News-Leader
At the beginning of the season, Jasmine Franklin was nervous to talk to the media.
She watched from afar when her teammates went through their media sessions knowing she would eventually have to step up and face the cameras.
Now, Franklin is dancing, cracking jokes and even dabbing in the middle of press conferences.
"I've matured a lot since I first got here," the Lady Bears' freshman star said. "I was scared to mess up but now I'm comfortable with y'all.