Antiesha Brown said adios to Albuquerque on Monday. She expects to say ciao to Milan, Italy sometime today.
Brown, who capped a successful career with the University of New Mexico women’s basketball team last March, will try her skills professionally in Italy’s A1 Series women’s basketball league this season. She’s signed to play with Milan’s Paddy Power Sesto San Giovanni and is more than excited about the opportunity.
“I’ve heard great things about the league in Italy and I’m chasing my dreams,” Brown said between numerous sets of jump shots at UNM’s Davalos Center on Saturday. “I’m hoping to make New Mexico, (Lobo coach Yvonne) Sanchez and my friends and family proud.