'Bouncy' Perkins

Intro 22-year-old Bouncy was actually named after the famous singer Beyoncé by her music-loving parents. But after a reporter compared her to a bouncy ball due to her vivacious nature, her highly dynamic, lively style of playing, which at her best makes her seem to be everywhere on the court at once, her height of only 5'3" in combination with her exorbitant jumping ability, the name stuck, and practically everyone now calls her Bouncy. Her journey began in gymnastics, where her compact frame and athletic prowess hinted at greatness. But the repetitive nature of the sport couldn’t contain her restless spirit, so that when she enrolled at Seattle University, she also changed sports. Basketball became her true calling, a place where her explosive energy and unyielding self-belief could shine. Nicknamed ‘Bouncy’ for her gravity-defying leaps and dynamic playstyle, her time with the Seattle Redhawks in the WAC was marked by brilliance, earning her a contract offer from the WNBA team Seattle Storm. However, those in charge soon felt that she might lack the team spirit required for basketball at the highest level, as she seemed to struggle to conform to the WNBA's strict rules. This, along with her outspoken, communicative nature, which many who don't recognize her often sarcastic humor and penchant for self-irony perceive as gruff and self-centered, led to her move to the AHL’s Seattle Nebula, not least because the Nebula's head coach Ivana Brorov pushed for her signing. Here, as the backup to her friendly rival Minnie Askew, she bides her time, itching to prove herself once more.