An imposing 6-foot-1-inch guard, freshman Katie Ferrell has established her role as an important piece of the women’s basketball team this season.
When she steps out onto the court before home games, the announcer shouts:
“The 6-1 freshman from Plano! No. 41! Katie, ‘BIG KAAAT’ Ferrell!”
The nickname “Big Kat” originated in her childhood and is a nod to her aggressive and competitive style of play, Ferrell said.
She embraces the nickname and makes her presence known on the court as both a competitor and distributor.
“I just try to do whatever I can to put my team in a place to win,” she said.