Meet the 2020-21 Georgia State Panthers

#1 | Moriah Taylor | Hartselle, Ala.

#2 | Kennedy Powell | Roswell, Ga.

Who is your biggest role model? Lebron James

Favorite TV Show: Rick and Morty

Favorite Movie: The Grinch

Mountains or the beach: The Beach

What does #FamilyByCHOICES mean to you? It means on and off the court to strive to be the best you can be. Make good choices to help you achieve your goals.

#4 | Joelle Johnson | Louisville, Ky.

If you could time travel, when and where would you go? I would go back to the nineties. I love the vibe.

Who would play you in the movie of your life? Serena Williams

What is the best trip you've ever taken? I went to Cozumel in Mexico. The water was so blue and I got to go snorkeling.

Favorite Musical Artists: Summer Walker, Young Thug, Lil Baby, Jhene Aiko

Do you play any musical instruments? I can play the piano, drums and flute.

#5 | Ciara Smith | Atlanta, Ga.

Fun Fact: I'm an Irish citizen. My mom is from Ireland.

Do you have any siblings? I have an older brother, Kian. He played golf at Penn. 

When did you start playing basketball? In kindergarten.

Biggest influence in your basketball career? My dad. He made sure my brother and I had every opportunity to pursue our athletic goals.

Workout playlist: Young Nudy, GlokkNine, Lil Baby

Favorite food: Fettuccine Alfredo

What's your major? Marketing. I want to work in fashion or sports marketing and move to Ireland, or somewhere in Europe after college.

Best dancer on the team? Tehya

#10 | Kamryn Dziak | Amherst, Ohio

What do you love most about Georgia State?  Living downtown in a big city.

When did you start playing basketball? 2nd grade

What’s your greatest basketball moment? Breaking multiple 3-point records at my high school.

Who is your biggest role model and why? Lebron James. Great player and leader. Good person on and off the court and gives back to his community.

#11 | Taylor Hosendove | Los Angeles, Calif.

#12 | Tehya Lyons | Norcross, Ga.

Fun Fact: I'm the best 2K player on the team. My teammates might think otherwise though.

#14 | Ashley Foster | McDonough, Ga.

Finding a gym to work out in over quarantine was a challenge for Ashley. So she found a new hobby to stay in shape; boxing.

#21 | Taniyah Worth | Flowery Branch, Ga.

Interests off the court? I like to write poems.

What do you want to do after college? I want to attend culinary school.

#30 | Elexus Bell | Carrollton, Ga.

Hometown: I was born and raised in Carrollton.

When did you start playing basketball? Seventh grade

Why Georgia State? I came to GSU a few times for tournaments in high school and stuff and I had been telling my high school coach I wanted to come here. I'm still really close with my high school coach and one day, before a tournament game while I was at Southern Union, he called and told me Coach Hill was going to be at my game. I was nervous but I played pretty well. A few weeks later I came for a visit and knew this was the place. I like the campus and all the different food options.

Pre-game Music: Lil Baby, DaBaby, NBA Youngboy, Young Nudy

Hobbies outside of basketball? My friends and I used to go bowling all the time (before Covid). If there wasn't anything to do we'd just go bowling. I enjoy it.

Favorite TV show: Greenleaf

Favorite Movie: Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins

Fun Fact: I was born with one kidney.

#33 | Rakeah Williams | Atlanta, Ga.

Major: Media Entrepreneurship

Career goals: Want to own my own business once I graduate. When I was younger I wanted to create athletic gear for women. A lot of younger female athletes have to wear men's clothing.

Workout Music: Lil Baby – Whoa

Netflix Shows: Prison Break, Orange is the New Black

Favorite food: Seafood

Best Dancer on the team: Tehya Lyons

Who is your hero? My mom. When I was in ninth grade, my mom had cancer and she couldn’t come to my games. One game I came out to the court for warm-ups and I saw her in the crowd. She had just shaved her head and it was the first time I had seen her without her hair. She put everything aside to come see me play. I was overwhelmed and inspired at the same time. She's Superwoman.

#35 | Hannah Sadler | Lilburn, Ga.

Birthplace: I was born in Orlando, Fla., but moved to Georgia when I was very young.

Dream job growing up: I wanted to be a professional soccer player. Sophomore year of high school I was ready to quit soccer and basketball, but my basketball teammates supported me and it was that season I found my passion for the game again. One of the best teams I've ever played on.

Why Georgia State: I started my college career at Old Dominion but wanted to move closer to home. My dad sent me a video on Twitter of Coach Hill dancing in the locker room and I knew this was a team I wanted to be a part of.

Favorite food: Anything with chicken. I love teriyaki wings. 

Favorite Show: Umbrella Academy. I also really enjoy Haikyuu. 

Favorite Vacation: Boston. I have family up there.

Best dancer on the team: Me