2023-24 Women's Basketball Roster
Boone, Asia
Jersey Number 12
Asia Boone
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- G
- Height:
- 5-8
- Hometown:
- San Diego, Calif.
- Prev School:
- IMG Academy
Bio
2023-24 (Fr.)
Prep
Personal
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
The environment, the people, and how they follow God.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I pray and listen to music.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My grandmother, parents and little sister inspire me.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
When I shot to win the game against WKU last year.
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
The number I wear is my big sister’s number.
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My big sister, Jazmen Boone, played at William & Mary and played professional overseas.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Sushi is my favorite food.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I check my messages first thing in the morning.
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
I love to read.
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Lebron James
What is your favorite possession and why?
My books are my favorite possession because I love reading.
What is your Go-To karaoke song?
High School Musical
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Bora Bora because I love the beach.
- CUSA Freshman of the Year (Liberty’s first conference freshman of the year since 2018 – Ashtyn Baker in Big South)
- Second team All-CUSA (Liberty’s first freshman to earn all-conference honors since 2017 – Keyen Green second team All-Big South)
- CUSA All-Freshman Team
- CUSA All-Tournament Team
- 9-time CUSA Freshman of the Week (most freshman of the week honors in program history and second most in CUSA history)
- Played 1,018 minutes (29.9/game), ranking No. 5 in program history
- Hit 63 three-pointers, which ranks No. 2 all-time among Liberty freshmen and tied for No. 4 on the Lady Flames’ all-time single-season list
- First Liberty freshman to start the opening game of her career since Mya Berkman in 2018-19
- Tallied seven of her 13 points during overtime at Stephen F. Austin on Nov. 10, including a layup with 15.9 seconds left that put Liberty on top for good
- Finished with 18 points and five steals against Grand Canyon on Dec. 20. It marked the most steals by a Lady Flame since Dec. 17, 2021, when Dee Brown had five vs. Grand Canyon
- Racked up 18 points, a career-high nine rebounds and four steals at FIU (Jan. 18)
- Hit six triples as part of a 19-point effort during a Feb. 3 home victory over UTEP
- Knocked down six more three-pointers during the Lady Flames’ next matchup with UTEP (March 2) and ended up with a career-high 25 points. It was the most points scored by a Liberty freshman since Feb. 25, 2017, when Keyen Green went for 26 at Winthrop.
- Scored eight of her 17 points during the fourth quarter of Liberty’s CUSA quarterfinal win over Western Kentucky (March 13), including a shot clock buzzer-beating triple with 19.9 seconds left and the Lady Flames clinging to a one-point advantage
- Recorded 17 of her game-high 20 points during the first half of a March 15 CUSA semifinal victory over New Mexico State. It was the first time a Liberty freshman scored 20 points in a conference tournament game since Asia Todd had 20 in a 2020 ASUN quarterfinal triumph over Kennesaw State.
- CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll member
Prep
- Graduated from IMG Academy
- Previously spent one yar at St. Paul VI Catholic High School in Chantilly, Va. (2021-22) and two years at Mater Dei Catholic High School in Chula Vista, Calif. (2019-21)
- Helped St. Paul VI win the 2022 VISAA Division I state title
- Her Mater Dei squad captured the Southern California regional championship in 2021
- Played for Team Durant on the AAU circuit
- National Honor Society member
Personal
- Daughter of Kevin and Jamie Boone
- Sister Jazmen Boone played basketball at William & Mary
- Birthday is Oct. 6
- Commercial and corporate aviation major
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
The environment, the people, and how they follow God.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I pray and listen to music.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My grandmother, parents and little sister inspire me.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
When I shot to win the game against WKU last year.
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
The number I wear is my big sister’s number.
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My big sister, Jazmen Boone, played at William & Mary and played professional overseas.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Sushi is my favorite food.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I check my messages first thing in the morning.
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
I love to read.
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Lebron James
What is your favorite possession and why?
My books are my favorite possession because I love reading.
What is your Go-To karaoke song?
High School Musical
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Bora Bora because I love the beach.
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