AUSTIN – Huston-Tillotson University women's basketball player
Wilashia Burleson has been recognized as her sport's HT Rams Student-Athlete of the Month. She is among the first student-athletes to be honored as part of a new program to recognize HT's outstanding student-athletes in their sport and in the classroom.
Wilashia is a senior kinesiology major at HT. Originally from nearby Temple, Texas, she began her collegiate career playing junior college basketball at Temple College in her hometown. Wilashia transferred to HT in time for the 2024-25 season and academic year. She led the Rams in scoring and rebounding in her first season at HT and was named to the All-Red River Athletic Conference Second Team.
As the Rams transition into the HBCU Athletic Conference, Wilashia has continued to lead the way for her team. She is the conference's leader in both scoring (18.9 points per game) and rebounding (14.5 rebounds per contest).
Get to Know Wilashia:
Why did you choose to attend Huston-Tillotson University?
It's a great education and a chance for me to play basketball at an HBCU close to my hometown.
What does being a student-athlete at HT mean to you?
It means a lot to me to be able to do play the sport I love while earning a college degree.
What has been your biggest accomplishment so far this season?
Working hard and staying locked in.
Who or what motivates you to excel academically and athletically?
My mom and the loved ones that I've lost.
Who has had the biggest impact on your athletic journey and why?
My mom. She has been there with me through everything on my journey.
How do you balance academics, athletics, and personal life?
Basketball is my everyday life; I balance that very well.
What goals have you set for yourself for the remainder of the season?
Working hard to win the HBCU Athletic Conference's Player of the Year award and to get into the conference tournament.
What is something about you that most people don't know?
I'm a sneakerhead. I love shoes.
What advice would you give to future HT student-athletes?
It's small, but HT is a great school with great people who want to see the best version of yourself.
What song gets you hyped before a game?
Games of War – Nba Youngboy
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