Oct. 21, 2004

Na Yang
6-3
OUTSIDE HITTER
FRESHMAN
SHAN DONG, CHINA

Na Yang is the second player ever from the Eastern Hemisphere to play at Missouri, joining teammate Shen Danru. She has recorded four double-doubles on the season, including 17 kills and 19 digs against Purdue on Sept 4, both season highs. A hamstring injury against Iowa State forced her to miss three matches and she has seen limited playing time in the last two matches. Yang was on the Chinese World Teenage Championship team in 1998. She spent a year in the United States before this season, studying in the Intensive English Program at the University of Missouri.

Q: What are your hobbies?
A: Listening to music and bike riding.

Q: What is one thing that your teammates probably don't know about you?
A: I am afraid of heights.

Q: What CD is in your CD player right now?
A: A CD of Korean music.

Q: What is your favorite place to eat in Columbia?
A: China Kitchen.

Q: Describe yourself in one word.
A: Friendly.

Q: Who is the funniest person on the team?
A: Shen Danru.

Q: If you won a $1 million shopping spree, what would you buy?
A: A car.

Q: If you weren't playing volleyball, what sport would you play?
A: Basketball.

Q: What is one thing you've always wanted to do, but have not done?
A: Go to Paris.

Q: Who is the most famous person you have met?
A: Korean singer Kang Sung Hun.