Women's Basketball | 2/24/2016 11:51:00 AM
Watch the videoSAN FRANCISCO - The sophomore duo of
Anna Seilund and
Michaela Rakova are featured in this segment of "Behind the Mask," USF's cable television show that airs monthly on Comcast SportsNet California.
A global flair can be seen on the USF women's basketball roster with players representing Sweden, Denmark, Slovakia, Canada and Finland. The sophomore duo of Seilund and Rakova started the trend of international players on the USF roster and the pair reflects on how they've grown to call San Francisco home in this vignette.
"Back home, the way of playing basketball is a lot different, even though it's the same game," noted Denmark native Seilund. "We don't compete to get a scholarship. We do it because we deep inside want to play."
Her desire to make an impact on the court has led to her sharpshooter's evolution from the 3-point line, where she hits 40.7 percent of her attempts from beyond the arc through nearly two seasons. Fellow second-year player Rakova, a 6-3 forward from Ivanka pri Dunaji, Slovakia, reflects on her growth, both on and off the court in the USF basketball program.
"Seeing all these people that care, it makes me feel like I'm home," she said with a smile. "I'm here, and I want to do as much as I can."
Fans can tune into Comcast SportsNet California on Thursday at 3 p.m., to watch the re-airing of this episode. In the San Francisco Bay Area, CSNCA can typically be found on channel 698 for DirecTV customers, 438 on the Dish Network, 412-01 on Dish Hopper packages, 767 on U-Verse and 41 on most Comcast packages. Check local listings for your cable provider's station guide and to find additional air times and dates of "Behind the Mask."
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