Morgan State women's basketball junior Dakota Alston recently chatted with PressBox about her experiences and impressions.
Dakota Alston, a 5-foot-8 guard, averaged 2.3 points and 1.6 rebounds per game for the Bears in 2024-25. She is a native of Detroit and a graduate of Detroit Edison Public School Academy.
PressBox asked Alston how she first became interested in basketball. She replied:
I first became interested in basketball through my family, my brother, my dad. I’ve always been around sports. My brother, [Elantre], played football. I would just always be outside with him playing basketball, football, all types of sports, but I found my interest in basketball [by] playing around the neighborhood.
Author's summary: Dakota Alston shares her story.