Rebekkah Brunson spent her offseason playing for Cras Basket Taranto, Italy, where she averaged 21 points and 14 rebounds per game. Now that she is back in Sacramento, get the scoop on her Italian adventures and her outlook on the season.

You put up some nice stats playing for Cras Basket Taranto. Do you know what they were?
Brunson: "No, I don’t know. I never know my stats. I don’t really watch them too much. I did have a good year though, I played well. I hope all that can transfer to here and I start the season the same way I left it off there."

How is your left leg that suffered a stress fracture feeling?
Brunson: "It is feeling good, no problems from the leg."

What was your favorite food you had while in Italy?
Brunson: "It wasn't necessarily the food. The food was good, but it wasn’t amazing. It wasn't as spicy as I like it. But, I think I'm a coffee connoisseur now. I was a (coffee) freak before I left here, now I came back and it's not the same. Sorry to inform you guys."

Why is that?
Brunson: "I don’t know. It's just so much stronger there. It tastes really watered down here. Small cups and a big kick that is all you need. Now I need 10 (larges) to get what I need [laughs]."

Last year you had an awesome season. How do you go into this season making sure you continue your ascent?
Brunson: "Coming into the season I am going to try and grow from the strides I made last year and continue to get better. I think this team is going to count on me a little bit more than they did last year, so I am just going to try and take that role in stride. I am going to do everything I can to ensure we will win as many games as possible."

Did you work on any specific area of your game in Italy?
Brunson: "I definitely tried to get some shots up. I tried to work on my jumper a little bit, so when people try and guard me I can take some post players to the basket. And, just try not to get too far away from what I do best. I think in the beginning of last season I started to get away from that. When I got focused on the things I do best, I excelled and I ended up having a good season. So I just tried to stay focused on those things and carry them over."

How can you help Laura Harper develop?
Brunson: "I'm definitely going to pass on as little as I know [laughs]. I am definitely going to help her as much as I can. I think she is a good talent and we are all glad to have her here. We definitely need another post presence with losing Yo. I think she is going to come in and fill that spot easily. I think DeMya and I are going to help her out as much as possible."

Being from DC, are you a Washington Wizards fan?
Brunson: "I am a Wizards fan! Unfortunately, they started talking trash too early about the Cavaliers and LeBron [laughs]. You can not talk trash about LeBron. He is going to come back and give you 50 points. Just respect the guy."