MADISON, Wis. – For Courtney Fredrickson, her second season in the Cardinal and White has been one of improvement. The 6-2 forward ranks fourth on the team with 8.9 points per game, an improvement of 2.2 points per game from her freshman year. She also ranks third with 5.3 rebounds per game, an improvement of 1.1 boards per contest from 2016-17.

Fredrickson has started 12 games this season, scoring in double figures in 12 games this season, including tying her career best of 18 points vs. Charlotte on Nov. 12. She also pulled down a career-high 11 rebounds against the Hornets. Fredrickson also ranks second on the team with three double-doubles this season.

What's one of your favorite moments or memories so far from this season?
"Winning by 60 vs. Savannah State. We had a huge crowd there cheering and to have all that support with everyone contributing and doing so well was great. We set a couple records that night which was pretty cool to do."

What is the reason you chose the No. 33?
"Honestly, there isn't any specific reason. I first took the number when No. 24 was taken in AAU, and when I came to Wisconsin No. 24 was already taken also. I just kept that number and ran with it! My dad always said I could model it after Larry Bird."

What's your go-to game hairstyle? Who does your braids?
"My go-to hair style is the wavy hair in a ponytail. My braids have been done by Lexy (Richardson) most of the time, but Kelly (Karlis) and Marsha (Howard) have both done them multiple times too. If no one wants to braid my hair the day before, I just throw it up in a bun on game day."

You said once that your favorite thing to do with your teammates is go bowling. Who is the best and worst bowlers on the team?
"I honestly think I'm the worst bowler on the team. I'd actually be pretty good if they let me have the bumpers up but whenever we go they never let me put them up. I think Marsha is one of the best."

You're ambidextrous so how does that play into your game?
"I'm a lefty so I shoot and write with my left hand, but I throw a ball/swing a bat with my right hand. I'm actually a better dribbler with my right hand than my left. It's really weird."

Both of your parents were student-athletes in college, how did that play into your motivation to become one yourself?
"My dad was the one to first get me into basketball since he was a player himself. My dad always jokes I got height and everything from him, but my mom was a stud at volleyball. She was on the volleyball team at the University of Oregon. I always grew up playing sports and just fell in love with basketball at a very early age. My dad played three years of professional basketball overseas, and I'm hoping to follow in his footsteps."

Who gave you the nickname Full Court?
"A high school friend called me it once and at first I just laughed at it but it kind of stuck. I love basketball and of course it's a basketball term. Next thing I know people are calling me Full Court."

How have you seen your role on the team change from this year to last year?
"Last year I played mostly wing spot or three and this year I play the three and stretch four. It's different than what I have played but I like being able to do both and get opportunities to do things on the court in both positions."
 
How do you think you have developed as a player in your second year at Wisconsin?
"I think I'm more confident. Over the summer I really got closer to my team off the court and started to get more comfortable with them and that's helped me to enjoy myself even more on the court. I'm no longer a shy freshman and now that I've got my feet wet a little, I can continue to try to contribute in any way I can."

It seems like you play some of your best basketball against some of the best teams. Would you agree?
"I think so. I've always had a competitive side and that really developed in AAU playing against some of the best teams in the country in the EYBL (Elite Youth Basketball League). I want to come out there and do whatever I can to help the team no matter who we're playing against."