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Player Profile: Michelle Ncube

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Meet Michele Ncube—she is learning from the best pros and competes at a high level.


Facts

Hometown: Harare, Zimbabwe, and Johannesburg, South Africa

Current Home: New Jersey

Tennis Career:  Freshman year: Bethune-Cookman in Florida. Sophomore Year: East Carolina University in North Carolina. Junior/Senior Year: Troy University in Alabama. Graduate Year: Georgia State University. 

Paddle Career: Assistant Pro, Essex Fells Country Club, Essex Fells, NJ. I started playing paddle through my director, Sven Burus. I didn't really know anything about paddle until I came to Jersey, and once I got into it, I wanted to learn more. I like to compete in a more fun way.

Favorite Paddle Moment: Getting to the finals in Long Island with Lynn Burus.

Strengths: My backhand and being steady with my volleys.

Bonus Facts: 1) I like to go into NYC, hang out with my brother, and listen to Afro House DJs. 2) I love any Italian pasta.



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