Editor's note: Oklahoma's Stacey Dales, a Kodak All-American in 2000-01, will share a weekly diary with ESPN.com throughout the season.

Feb. 8, 2002

It's Friday, the day before one of our last home games, which is against Texas A&M. I didn't actually have to go to class today, so that was nice. I have to do an interview at 10 a.m., then I will grab a quick bite to eat and head to practice.

	Stacey Dales was the 2000-01 Big 12 Player of the Year.

Since we're really past the midpoint of our season, our practices have changed a little bit. We don't go as long as we used to, but we have an hour to an hour and a half of a really intense practice. This isn't as hard on our bodies, which have to keep going well into postseason play. We still do a lot of the things we did earlier in the season, we just take less time to do them.

There are a lot of things going on right now. But I am so engrossed in the season, I'm not even thinking about the Big 12 tournament yet, which will be here in less than a month now. People ask me about playing in the WNBA and what it's like having scouts at almost every game, but I can't even think about that right now. I think it's exciting to have them there but I have no control over where I go or who I play for next season.

I have to admit that I am thinking about my wedding -- who wouldn't be? I'm getting married in April. My fiancé, Chris, and I took care of a lot of things before basketball season started because we knew things were going to get busy. In the last few months, Chris has taken care of setting up any appointments and basically taking care of the details. He's been great.

Chris' birthday is Saturday, so I have been racking my brain trying to figure out what to do for him. He always seems to surprise me and I would like to do the same for him. Both of our parents are going to be in town for the last home game on Feb. 27. My aunt will also be here and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again. It will be an exciting game and special because it's Senior Night.

It's hard to believe that there are only three home games left. These past five years have flown by and I have so many special memories. I will just really treasure these last few games and go out and do my best.

Go Sooners!

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