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WBB: JLab student-athlete ambassador Karoline Striplin talks to Hoosiers State of Mind

Launched in February 2024, JLab’s College Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Program aims to support student-athletes in reaching their athletic and academic goals.

ByDonovan James|
Indiana Hoosiers forward Karoline Striplin (11) goes up for a shot againstButler Bulldogs forward Sydney Jaynes (32) on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, during a women’s basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Indiana Hoosiers at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Bulldogs defeated the Hoosiers, 56-46.
Indiana Hoosiers forward Karoline Striplin (11) goes up for a shot againstButler Bulldogs forward Sydney Jaynes (32) on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, during a women’s basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Indiana Hoosiers at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Bulldogs defeated the Hoosiers, 56-46. | Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Senior forward Karoline Striplin arrived in Bloomington (Indiana) after spending three season in Knoxville. In three years at Tennessee, she averaged 7.2 points and 3.1 rebounds per game in in 91 total games for the Lady Vols.

The 6 foot 3 forward, has been an outstanding transfer addition to the Hoosiers this 2024-25 season so far. Striplin recently scored a season-high 27 points and tied Indiana's single game field goal percentage record by going 12-for-12 to lead the Hoosiers past Penn State, 75-60 in their first Big Ten conference win of the season.

Striplin also excels in the classroom, as a two-time SEC Academic Honor Roll selection and two-time CSC Academic All-District holds a 3.88 GPA. She will graduate in May with a degree in journalism and electronic media and will pursue a master's degree at Indiana per IU Athletics

I sat down with the JLAB ambassador and athlete Karoline Striplin to talk her favorite things on, off the court and of course her partnership with JLab wireless audio.

Hoosiers State of Mind: How has the transition been transferring from Tennessee to Indiana?

Striplin: The transition has been really smooth. My teammates and coaches have made me feel really welcome on and off the court!

Hoosiers State of Mind: Favorite pre-game meal?

Striplin: Ceaser salad, chicken and I love a sweet potato

Hoosiers State of Mind: What is your favorite pre game hype song?

Striplin: Lorde’s Melodrama is always in rotation

Hoosiers State of Mind: How has partnering with JLab helped your listening experience? 

Striplin: Partnering with JLab has allowed me to listen to my music in so many different cool and cute ways, and when traveling for basketball I am able to listen to music and watch videos comfortably.

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