Reality is setting in for Maryland women's commitment Jackie Nared.

About two months from now, Nared will make the 2,800-mile move from Beaverton, Ore., to College Park to begin her college basketball career.

In anticipation of her transition from high school to college, Nared's been hitting the weight room with Brenda Frese's workout program as her guide.

"I’m getting a little cut," Nared said. "My arms are getting stronger and I’ve gained a couple of pounds. ... It’s hard, but I’ve got to get ready."

Here's an introduction to Nared.

Name: Jacklin Nared
Birthdate: 8/20/90
Birthplace: Baltimore
Hometown: Silver Spring and Portland, Ore.
Nickname: Jackie
Height: 6’1
Weight: 150
Position: Forward
High School: Westview
Senior statistics: 23 points, 14 rebounds and four assists
Runner-up: San Diego State
Other schools considered: Gonzaga, Cal, Pepperdine
Favorite pro basketball player: Lisa Leslie
Favorite pro basketball team: Detroit Shock
Favorite music: Lupe Fiasco, Lil Wayne
Favorite book: The Color Purple by Alice Walker
Favorite movie: Love and Basketball
Favorite TV show: Fresh Prince of Bel Air
Favorite food: Burritos from Chipotle
Favorite high school class: English
Favorite thing about College Park: “I just like everything. It seems like a fun place."
Other high school sports: Volleyball (freshman and sophomore)
Hobbies: ""Basketball, shopping, hanging out with friends, going to movies, going bowling."
Intended major: Undecided
Something that not many people know about you: “That I like to cook. Breakfast food like pancakes, eggs and bacon.”
Best basketball moment: “Probably my sophomore year when I made the winning shot in a game against Century."
Role model: “My mom, probably, just because she’s a strong person and I just respect her a lot.”
Why Maryland? “Well, my family’s in Maryland. The ACC, it’s big time. Both my parents went there. It's like it was just calling my name when I was on my visit. There’s nowhere else I could want to go."

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