Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Talia Busser

Talia Busser is a junior guard for the Cardinal Mooney High girls' varsity basketball team. Busser, who transferred to Cardinal Mooney from Parrish Community High after her freshman year, is a viable threat for the Cougars from beyond the arc. Busser scored a season high 22 points against Fort Myers Evangelical Christian, going six for nine from the three point line. 

When did you start playing basketball and why?

I started playing basketball in kindergarten. Both of my parents played basketball in high school, so it’s just something that I’ve always done.

What’s the appeal?

I like all the movement and getting to run up and down the court. I’m not a fan of the slow game, so playing a high-paced sport and using explosive moments is probably what I like most about it.

What's your best skill on the court?

Definitely my shooting. I’ve put a lot of hard work into it and it’s always one of my higher statistical areas.

What’s your favorite basketball memory?

My favorite basketball memory is probably the first day of practice after I came back from my injury. I broke my foot in two places and came back a month after the state championship game. It felt like I was back to where I was supposed to be, doing what I loved doing, and it just felt great to be back with the team.

What’s going right for Cardinal Mooney this season?

Our chemistry is improving. We’ve had a lot of transfers and we’re learning how to play together a little bit better than in the beginning of the year. We’re getting a lot of ball movement and scoring from all areas on the floor.

What’s your favorite food?

Most definitely pizza. I like sausage and pepperoni or meat lovers. 

What’s your favorite movie or television show?

“Grey’s Anatomy” is one of my favorites. I’ve watched it three times over.

What are your hobbies?

I love to go to the beach. I just lay out in the sun. 

What's the best advice that you've received?

To always keep shooting the ball. Sometimes it's hard to keep shooting when you’ve missed a couple, but my coaches always remind me to just keep shooting and that they’ll fall down eventually.

Finish this sentence. Talia Busser is…

A hard worker.