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Kristina Nelson played for the Notre Dame Women's Basketball team from 2014-2018 and was a member of the 2018 National Championship team.  Kristina chats about growing up in Buford, Georgia, and playing with and against good friend Kaela Davis, transferring high schools, and why she chose Notre Dame.  Kristina also opens up about a family tragedy, and how her Buford community and Notre Dame community were there for her during a difficult time.  She also discusses the transition from high school to college basketball, having to redshirt due to a shoulder injury, choosing to use her 5th year of eligibility to come back to Notre Dame and ultimately win the National Championship, and her new job position with the University of Minnesota Football Team.