She makes difficult shots look easy. Hammon, who averaged 19.2 points per game as a freshman, explained where she got her style. My brother would really beat me up. I think that's where a lot of my creativity comes from. I think it's a good idea for girls to play with the guys.
Guys are quicker and stronger.
If you're playing against better competition, you're going to get better. She said that also helped when she took her game to the collegiate level. She led the Lady Rams to the conference title and the second round of the NCAA Tournament, where they lost at Stanford. She's a scorer, a real tough-nosed kind of player. Even in defeat, Hammon displayed rare confidence on the court as she attacked the highly-regarded Cardinal at every opportunity.