No. 16 Keana Browne
Senior Middle Hitter, Volleyball
Virginia Beach, Va.
Major: Mathematics
 
Morgan State volleyball player Keana Browne is in the midst of her senior season at Morgan State. The Virginia Beach, Va. native has started in all seven matches, this young season and is currently second on the team in kills (62) and kills per set (2.48). Browne, who the past two seasons has led the Lady Bears in blocks, currently ranks second on the team in blocks with 10, including a team-leading five solo blocks.
 
Last season Browne led the team in blocks and points, while finishing tied for second on the team in kills. She ranked sixth in the MEAC in hitting percentage (.267) and recorded a career-high 21 kills at Norfolk State (10/23). Three days earlier she set career highs in blocks with seven and service aces with three at Hampton (10/20).

Student Life
What is the best time of year on campus? Well my first choice would be Homecoming season because of all the returning Alumni and increase in school spirit. I would also add I Love Morgan Week!
What is your major and why did you choose your major? My major is pure Mathematics. I chose mathematics because it is involved in a large variety of career fields, subjects and aspects of life. I find math very fascinating because there's so many ways to get to the solution.
Have you switched your major? Yes, I started off as a social work major and had the intent of working with young adults. However, I realized I could major in almost anything and still work with children or young adults.
What has been your favorite or most interesting class at MSU? The most interesting class I've taken at Morgan is by far Anthropology. I found it the most interesting because we learned about various cultures and we discussed the role of an educated person in society.
Favorite professor and why? My favorite professor is Dr. Rodney Kerby because he is absolutely hilarious. He is an exceptional mathematician and you really learn the material and how to apply it. He also always goes off on these hilarious tangents.
If you had to give an incoming student advice, what would it be? Get out of your room and never limit yourself to just one group of friends. Get involved! College is definitely what you make it, so make it the best years of your life. Find yourself and don't be afraid to try new things. 
Describe your first day as a student at Morgan State. My first day at Morgan was hilarious now that I look back on it. I was so sleepy after waking up at 5am for weights and practice, and I was sure Coach was crazy for thinking I could function in class after that! I had a 9am class, so did I get dressed up? No, I rolled around all morning sweaty with my sweats on lol. I went to canteen for lunch, and I was sure everyone in there was dressed for a fashion show. I got my sandwich and power walked to my room. I showered and got dressed. Stared at myself in the mirror and said, "Wow Kee, you're really a college student now." And then I headed back out.
What do you like most about Morgan State? I love the family like atmosphere that Morgan has. I feel it within athletics, but I also feel it around campus. It really makes you feel connected instead of like a number.
What would you like to change at Morgan State? I would love to increase school spirit! It's not enough to have school spirit during Homecoming. We must have it all the time! The increase should also cover support for sports other than football and men's basketball. Yes, we should support those teams, but volleyball, women's basketball, tennis, bowling, etc. need support as well. We are all Bears.
 
Pop Culture                     
What social media do you prefer the most? Twitter!
Would you rather read the book or watch the movie? Read the book.
Favorite TV Show: Grey's Anatomy
Favorite book and/or magazine: That's tough. I've read so many amazing books that I don't want to choose just one.
Favorite Celebrity: Rihanna
My favorite cartoon or children's show as a child was? That's So Raven
 
Travel
Most interesting place you visited? Costa Rica! I zip-lined through the forest
Place you would like to visit? Greece
 
Food
Favorite home cooked meal? My mom makes these country ribs in the crockpot, with some sweet potato casserole and green beans. It's just so good.
Favorite snack?  Fresh fruit
I hated it when my mom made me eat? GRITS!!
Favorite breakfast cereal as a kid? Cinnamon Toast Crunch any day
 
Sports
When is your favorite time of your sport's season?  First conference game! It's so exciting because it really shows what the team will do within the conference and it paves the way to MEAC.
Which team do you most look forward to competing against?  Howard. 
Do you have any pre-game/match superstitions or rituals?  No, but you can always find me dancing around before the game.
What is your favorite part about your sport? When someone gets a really good kill/block. The way volleyball players celebrate big points is exciting.
What is your favorite athletic memory?  Fall 2015 when we were the only team to beat Howard that year! That game was amazing. The energy on the court was electric!
What is your top skill on the volleyball court?  I'm very active, and I'm up and ready to swing on almost every play.
When did you start playing volleyball? Junior year of high school
 
Miscellaneous
When you are not at practice, what could someone find you doing? Reading or hanging out with friends.
Do you have a hidden talent? I perform excellent concerts in my car while driving lol.
If you could play another sport other than yours, what would it be? Track & Field
What do you most look forward to doing during the summer?  Going to the beach and playing Mas again!
If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be? Super speed or flying! I love to just take off and go places.
Do you have an interesting nickname? Nuna
If you could switch places with anyone on your team for a day, who would you choose? Either my coach so I can drive her car lol or Roi. I just want to see what it's like being a setter, and also she just seems to have so much fun just by herself.  She's very entertaining.
What is the best piece of advice you have ever received? Stay ready so you don't have to get ready. If you are not always mentally sound or prepared, you will miss many opportunities.
If you could witness any event of the past, present, or future, what would it be? I can't wait to witness the first woman to be elected President.
If I could change one thing about myself it would be? I would love to be less socially awkward/shy.
Person you admire most? Besides my parents, I admire my cousin Brandon. He really inspires me to work harder, be more of a social butterfly and stay motivated when times get a little shady. 
Coolest thing you did this summer? I participated in a mathematics REU sponsored by the NSA.
Your hometown is known for? Tourism and tons of military activity.          
Pop or soda? Soda
Cats or dogs? Dogs, cats freak me out.
Early bird or night owl? Night owl
Funniest person on the team? That's tough because most of my teammates might as well be part-time comedians.
After meeting coach Bozier I thought?  This lady has such a strong presence and she's very direct with her expectations. I enjoy most of the conversations I have with Coach, she really makes me think. She's always there to help as well.