NIU senior Lindsay Secrest leads the Huskies in points per game in 14 games this season.

After practice earlier this week, Secrest was kind enough to take time to have a chat with the Northern Star.

Northern Star: If you could model yourself after an NBA player, who would it be and why?

Lindsay Secrest: If I could, it would be Larry Bird because of his work ethic.

NS: If you could trade places with one person for a day, either past or present, who would you be?

LS: Hmm. It’d definitely be a guy so I know what it’s like to pee standing up [laughing]. I’d be someone who seems happy and not affiliated with sports. Leonardo da Vinci.

NS: Is cheerleading a sport?

LS: I’ve gone back and forth on this one. It can be when it involves a competition, but no if it’s just cheering.

NS: What about a three-pointer makes it your shot of choice?

LS: Growing up, I used to play against a bunch of guys and because they were so big, I just stayed outside.

NS: If you were stranded on an island, what three people would you want to be surrounded by?

LS: My dad, because he would know what the heck he’s doing; my sister Desha; and my future husband.

NS: What was the last CD you bought?

LS: Frank Sinatra’s classics.

NS: Last movie you saw in the theater?

LS: “Lord of the Rings 3.”

NS: Favorite “Lord of the Rings” character?

LS: Gandalf.

NS: If you had a million dollars, what is the first thing you’d buy?

LS: I’d pay off all my family’s debts.

NS: What sport would you play if you didn’t play basketball?

LS: Volleyball.

NS: Favorite movie?

LS: My favorite movie, nobody will know. I’ll say “The Last of the Mohicans.”

NS: Favorite musician or group?

LS: I like most music. If I had to pick one, I’d pick something mellow like Norah Jones.