Each week during the 2023-24 academic year, Lakeland athletics will feature a student-athlete from one of its eight athletic programs in a "student-athlete spotlight" segment. Student-athlete spotlights can be found on the Lakeland athletics website and on the Lakers' Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter) accounts. Archived student-athlete spotlights can be found HERE.
Nitzy Rios
Team: Women’s Basketball
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Galloway, Ohio
High School: Central Crossing
Get to know Nitzy:
What is something you’ve always wanted to learn?
I’ve always wanted to learn how to bake.
Who is your favorite professional athlete?
Alex Morgan
What is your go-to board game?
Uno
Do you have any nicknames?
Quesadilla
What is your favorite social media platform?
Tiktok
What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
Cotton Candy
Is there anything you collect?
I love shoes!!!!
What is your favorite restaurant?
Roosters – Columbus, Ohio
Who inspires you?
My older brother.
What is one rule you live by?
If you don’t go after what you want, you will never achieve it.
What was your first job?
At an ice cream shop
Outside of your sport, what are your favorite hobbies?
Soccer
What is one thing on your bucket list?
To skydive.
If your life had a theme song, what would it be?
You’ve got a friend in me - Randy Newman
What is your favorite place you’ve traveled to?
Cancun, Mexico
How did you find your way to Lakeland?
Once I decided to play college basketball, I met coach “O” and I loved the way he led his program.
What is your favorite aspect of Lakeland?
I love the teachers and how they’re always willing to help.
Where do you see yourself in five years?
Hopefully, I’m able to continue my medical career and am able to begin my true dream path.