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PERSONAL: Briana I[apos]rene Thomas, the daughter of Latoya Thomas and Demetric Joynes ... has four younger siblings, Jasmine Jolly, Saniyah Thomas, Demauri Joyner and Demisha Joyner ... earned three varsity letters at Dunedin High School, where she played for Rob Gillem ... named Pinella County Defensive Player of the Year ... a junior college transfer from Bevill State Community College, where she was a second team All-State ... list greatest athletic accomplishment as winning the AAU National Championship in the 13U division. Aside from hoops, Bri likes dancing, shopping, reading, and pampering herself. She states that her life has been strongly influenced by the women in her family... says favorite quote is [quote]Laugh as much as you breathe and love as long as you live.[quote]