CATCHINGS ON
	Tamika Catchings leads the Lady Vols in scoring and rebounding. Name: Tamika Catchings School: Tennessee Year: Junior Position: Forward Season stats: 15.7 ppg, 7.9 rpg, 2.8 apg, 2.5 spg, 47.1 percent FG, 78.2 percent FT. Honors: Naismith Player of the Year; AP first-team All-American; All-SEC first team; 1999 Kodak All-American.

So it wasn't surprising that the Tennessee junior forward was said she'd be a poet -- a "well-known" poet, actually -- if she weren't a basketball player.

Catchings shared her passion for the pen while completing a survey for ESPN.com. More than 20 players were asked to participate, and the Tournament Dish will continue to roll out the Bio Rhythms -- a fun and humorous look at the athlete by the athlete -- throughout the women's NCAA Tournament.

For more on Tamika Catchings, check our her responses below:

Favorite food: French fries.

Favorite TV show: Wayans Brothers.

Favorite movie: Any Christmas movie.

How did you get started playing basketball? My dad (Harvey Catchings) played, so I've been around basketball basically all my life.

What is your best memory or moment on the court? Winning the state championship at Stevenson High School along with my sister Tauja Catchings. I was a sophomore in high school. And of course, winning the NCAA championship as a freshman in college at UT.

Do you have any pregame rituals? I just make sure I have a nap between our team's pregame meal and the time we leave for the game.

Who is the best player you've ever faced? My sister, Tauja Catchings.

Which player -- man or woman -- would you most like to take one-on-one? Alonzo Mourning.

Person you'd most like to meet? Jesus.

Tell us something we don't know about you: I am a very family oriented person. I am quiet but outgoing when I get to know the people around me. I love to write poems and am a true romantic.

Finish the following sentences:
Other than the Final Four, when I think of Philadelphia, I think of: My dad, when he played for the Philadelphia 76ers.
If I wasn't a basketball player, I'd be: A poet. A WELL-KNOWN poet.