The Daily Iowan: If not softball, what sport would you play and why?

Avery Jackson: Basketball, I just love playing it. I played it in high school growing up and kind of liked diving around for the ball. 

Would you ever want to coach softball at any level?

Yeah maybe. I am not completely opposed to it but it’s not like my first go-to. 

What is your favorite thing to do outside of softball and why ?

I love to hang out with my friends. We like to binge watch shows together. We usually would all get sodas and shakes too. 

What or who got you into softball?

Growing up I watched my brother [Owen] play baseball and my sister [Olivia] play softball and I think that I just followed along in their footsteps, I guess. 

Would you rather play in the warm or cold and why?

Warm, because you can feel your hands, which is important. 

Who is the funniest on the team and why?

I would say me, but Echo [Mattiello] is really funny and she doesn’t try to be. Her personality just allows for it. 

What is your favorite music genre and why?

I like a different array. I like R&B and country, but it kind of just depends on the mood. 

What is your favorite softball memory? 

Probably back when we played Illinois. I hit a home run there in front of my entire family since I am from Illinois [Kankakee] so everyone was there.