(Editor's note: Purdue senior Katie Douglas, a 1999-2000 Kodak All-American, will share a weekly diary with ESPN.com throughout the season.)

Feb. 25, 2001

Dear Diary,

	Katie Douglas led the Big Ten in scoring last season with a 20.4 average.

I am actually writing this entry on Sunday because we don't have the day off tomorrow. I am presently at home in Indianapolis, enjoying our day off. I thought I would catch up on some things today, like writing my entry, so that I don't have to squeeze in some time tomorrow to get it done.

Even though it is very ugly outside, there is nothing like taking a short trip home and seeing your family. It was also nice to have two home-cooked meals during my stay. Along with seeing my family, that is one of the best things to come home to.

But Monday is the beginning of a big week for our team. We are preparing for the Big Ten tournament in Grand Rapids, Mich. Last week our team lost on the road at Penn State 75-65. That was our regular-season finale, so we have some unfinished business to accomplish. Our team is getting ready to defend our three tournament titles.

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It is going to be a big weekend, and we are hoping to come out of there with a four-peat. It is going to be difficult, though, with all of the parity in the Big Ten this year. Additionally, we have had the comfort of playing in Indianapolis the past three years, which was great for fan support. With the tournament in Grand Rapids this year, I hope another big group of fans comes up to support us because we are going to need it.

Other than getting ready for a busy week, my class work is going pretty well. I finished up last week with my midterm exams and only have two exams (which are in the same class) left this year. That is always exciting to look forward to. Unfortunately, I have a lot of writing to do in the rest of my classes, but nothing overwhelming.

Well, for now I am going to go and spend some time with my little nephew, Drew, who is on the verge of walking. I have worked with him since I arrived home and he is making tremendous "strides." Hopefully, by the time I leave later tonight he will be walking me out to the door. Probably not, but wishful thinking anyway.

Until next time ... KT