Birthday: February 4^th, 1978 (Aquarius)

Hometown: Mmabatho, South Africa

Family:

• Five older brothers named Tshidi, Orapeleng, Itumeleng, Basi, and Ben
• Her father, Ramongale, works as an electrician and her mother, Elizabeth, is a housewife

Hobbies: watching TV, basketball pickup games, and hanging out with friends

Favorite American City:  1. San Diego, California 2. New Orleans - this city is off the chain ya'll, three for one bargins on any kind of beer all day all night, you heard!!!
Favorite Food:  Italian
Favorite Drink:  Don't have one, anything goes!!!
Favorite TV Show: Sportscenter
Favorite Movie: The Green Mile
Favorite Music:  Hip Hop, Raggae, R&B

Travelling:
Most parts of Southern Africa and all over the US

Education:
KB attended "Diphetogo Primary School" from 1984 until 1989. Then she went on to "Batswana High School" from 1990-1995. She was voted High School Female Athlete of the year in 1994. She finished 17^th in South Africa in the U-16's division. In 1997, KB went to "Abraham Baldwin College", and played #1 in singles and doubles. She was also the National Champion in doubles. In 1998, KB made the 1^st Team All-American in Division I Junior Colleges. She graduated in 1998 with an Associate of Science.  KB majored in Marketing graduated on June 10, 2001.

How she came to UAB:
KB was one of the top Junior College recruits, and picked UAB because of former teammate Maria Thipe and Coach Mert Ertunga's great reputation as a coach.

Perception of the United States:
(Before she came): "I thought the US was full of opportunities, and that it would be a great place for me to pursue my tennis career and education."

(After she came): "I think the same, except now I think that most Americans live their lives according to what they see on TV and movies." This

Future Plans:  Now that I have finally graduated from UAB, I would like to get a job and go on with life. Playing tennis is out of the picture, however I have one goal of becoming a good tennis coach one day. If I can be given the opportunity, I hope to give young people the opportunity to make something out of their athleticism. I would like to see many young children from Mmabatho Tennis Center following in my footsteps.  I have already started a foudation for the kids at my club back home. I am collecting used tennis shoes, clothes, raquets, and all kinds of tennis stuff, so if you have anything to donate, please contact me and we can do business.
 

Greatest accomplishments:
Her greatest accomplishment is coming to the United States to play tennis.

Motto: "Everybody should do whatever makes them happy, as long as it is not harmful to others."

KB says hello to:
I would like to give a shout out to all my people keeping it real in Mmabatho, Montshiwa. I miss all of you guys a lot, and can't wait to be back home. Firstly, hi to my family, moms, pops, and my bros. Next I would like to halla at my friends, Mongezi, Nono, Thipe, Tumelo, More, Prof, Lebogang a.k.a  Motswana, Booi, Sabu, Doggy, and all my other people representing "Kasi", Bra George, thanks for teaching me how to play the game. All my friends in the U.S, -that is UAB tennis teams, Tony, Thato, Tebogo, Mubu, Pasedu, Cain and family- and a big hello to my man Nnamdi.