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Catching Up With Former Women's Basketball Player Robin Baker Verhulst
6/14/2009 4:15:00 PM | Women's Basketball
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DURHAM, N.C.? GoDuke.com recently sat down with former Duke women's basketball student-athlete Robin Baker Verhulst, who played for the Blue Devils from 1989-92, to see what she is doing these days, get her thoughts on Duke women's basketball and to reflect on her time in Durham.
Verhulst played in 82 career games for Duke, while starting 70, under Head Coach Debbie Leonard. She averaged 8.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists and hit 58 three-pointers during her career.
GoDuke.com: Give us a run down on what you are doing now.
Robin Baker Verhulst: I am currently a stay-at-home mom of six kids, ranging in ages from 13 years old to five months. I spend any extra time working with kids in basketball clinics/camps.
GD: Do you have a spouse and children?
RBV: Married to David Verhulst for 15 years and have six children: Quinton (13), Dalton (12), Ashton (7), Payton (5), Kirston (2), and Addiston (5 months).
GD: How often are you able to watch Duke basketball games?
RBV: We watch whatever Duke games are televised in our area...the past few years that has been several games!
GD: How much has women's basketball changed since you played?
RBV: The game has changed a lot and the players seem to be quicker, taller, and very athletic. It has been really fun to watch women's basketball grow and change!
GD: When is the last time you were able to come back to see a Duke game?
RBV: Since graduating from Duke, I have not been able to make it back to a basketball game. However, I recently visited the campus and was very impressed with the athletic changes made since the time I had left.
GD: Have you had a chance to come back and see the new practice facility? If so how nice would it have been to have that when you were playing at Duke?
RBV: The new practice facility is unbelievable and very impressive. What a great facility for the new student-athletes of Duke University!
GD: How much has the Duke campus changed since you were in school?
RBV: The main campus seemed pretty much the same, with the exception of the new parking garage (much needed of course). The Bryan Center had changed dramatically to fit the needs and demands of the new "technology" days!
GD: Where did you live when you were at Duke?
RBV: Freshman year lived in the dorms and then moved to Central Campus apartments for the next three years.
GD: What are some of your best memories of Duke?
RBV: The people that I had the pleasure of meeting and the competitive atmosphere of college athletics. In addition, the NC-Duke rivalry games and the 1991 and 1992 NCAA men's basketball championships.
GD: Do you keep in touch with your former teammates?
RBV: I have not always been able to keep in touch with all of my former teammates, but recently had the opportunity to get back in touch with some of them!
GD: Knowing what you know now, what advice would you give our current student-athletes?
RBV: Enjoy the moments you have at Duke, work hard in your athletic career, academic career, and life to better yourself and those around you!
GD: What kind of an impact has a Duke degree had on your life?
RBV: My Duke degree opened up many doors for me in the "career world." However, the lessons I learned in my athletic career and competing at Duke has served me more in my life at home with my family. The most important thing I have taken away from my college experience is that we need to value life at every stage and realize what is important to you. Cherish and nurture those important events, people, and situations in your life!
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