Summer Erb helped get the Wolfpack off to a 14-0 start this season.

But, the senior center admits, her mind is made up as far as where she wants to land after graduation.

"After college I hope to get drafted into the WNBA," she said during a recent chat with ESPN.com. "I would also like to go play overseas in the offseason. And then hopefully afterward I would like to start a coaching career. I've wanted to coach ever since I can remember."

Erb, the reigning ACC Player of the Year, also discussed her decision to leave Purdue, her strengths and weaknesses as a basketball player and her experiences with Wolfpack coach Kay Yow.

If you missed Erb's chat, check out the edited transcript below. And make sure to check back next Tuesday for our weekly Women's Hoops Spotlight chat.

Summer Erb: Hi everyone. I'm here. Let's get started.

William: Please tell us more about your name.

Summer Erb: My parents stole the name. There was a golfer who had a baby around the time I was born. My parents saw the name and they stole it. As far as I know, that's the story. But I love the name. It's unique and there aren't too many people that have that name.

Chris Danehower: Hello Summer, hope you are doing well. How has the presence of Kaayla Chones helped you out this season?

Summer Erb: Hi Chris. Hope you're doing well and your season is going well. As for Kaayla, she's helped me a lot, and her presence has opened up the post a little bit. We have contrasting styles and play, so that helps a lot, too. I'm much more of a banger and she's much more of a finesse type player. Also, just the fact that people can't focus on me as much as they have been because of her presence out there also is a bonus.

jod2210: Hi Summer, I'm a big Purdue fan and really wish you would have decided to stay. I think if all of you had stayed it wouldn't have been Tennessee going three in a row; it would have been Purdue going four in a row. You guys would have been unstoppable. With Ukari Figgs at point, Michele VanGorp at center, you at power forward, Stephanie McCarty at small forward and Nicole Erickson at shooting guard, and Katie Douglas coming off the bench. That would have been the best combination ever. Do you ever regret your decision or think back on how it could of been?

Summer Erb: I'm definitely pleased with the decision that I made. I think it was the right decision for me. I wouldn't change it for the world. I've had a great experience here.

WE KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER

Erb, a 6-foot-6 center, is the reigning ACC Player of the Year after averaging 21.5 points and 9.9 rebounds per game in 1999. Last season, Erb also was named to the Kodak and Associated Press All-America honorable mention teams, and was awarded the H.C. Kennett Award as N.C. State's top female athlete. Women's Basketball Journal tabbed Erb as a third-team All-American last March. Erb and the fifthh-ranked Wolfpack women started off the season with 14 straight wins, and were one of just three undefeated Division I teams across the country before suffering their first loss Jan. 13 against Clemson. Through 16 games, Erb is averaging 13.6 points and 7.9 rebounds. In November, ACC coaches predicted the Lakewood, Ohio, native would repeat as the conference's top player. Last season, Erb helped lead N.C. State to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Erb poured in 34 points and 18 rebounds in a first-round win over Mississippi State.

STORK: Summer, we were at the NCAA East Regionals in Greensboro last March. You hugged Michele VanGorp when she came up in the Duke section after the final, just one of the reasons I think the women's game has it all over the men's. Do you still keep in touch with that old Purdue gang, and do you have similar plans for State to succeed this spring? Have a great senior year and enjoy the ride!

Summer Erb: There are a couple people that I do keep in touch with ... Alison Edgar and Nicole Erickson and Michele VanGorp. I made some great friendships there and I think that's the best part that came out of it. As for N.C. State, I'm hoping we can make it back to the Final Four. That is a goal of ours as a team.

Geoff Henson: What are your thoughts in playing this Saturday at the Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio? Please tell all your fans to stick around for the game after yours. Baldwin-Wallace is ranked (as of last week) No. 5 in Division III!

Summer Erb: We're very excited. I'm excited to be back home and excited to see everybody again. I think it will be a good time. I think it'll help our freshman out, too, getting in that kind of environment. As for playing Tennessee, I think it should be a good game.

Ty McCuiston: Summer, I'm very proud of you and the rest of the Wolfpack Women! You've had a great season and done a fantastic job. Right now you've got some tough road games ahead: Tennessee, UVA and Duke. Tynesha Lewis recently mentioned that Clemson was, in her opinion, the toughest place to play in the ACC. Where are the toughest places to play in the ACC? Thanks, and we'll see you next Thursday vs. UNC!

Summer Erb: Virginia, North Carolina, Clemson, Duke ... they're all tough. I think we as a team over the years have had a hard time at Clemson and Virginia, especially in the 1990s. They have great crowd support and their crowd gets into the game a lot.

Dwight: Hey Summer, do you ever think about dunking during a game?

Summer Erb: No. If I could get up, I would dunk.

Jen Price: Hey Summer! Since Chris said Hi, I figured I could too. What about the Lady Lions playing the Wolfpack in the Final Four?

Summer Erb: Hello, Jen. They're doing pretty well and I'm glad to see that. How are you doing? Why don't you e-mail me sometime if you get the chance?

Jordan: What is it like to play for coach Kay Yow?

Summer Erb: She's an awesome lady to play for. She does have a lot of respect around the league, and the nation. It's been a real good experience being able to play for her. She's definitely a unique teacher, coach and person.

#1 B-Ball Fan: Good morning. Congratulations with your team's success this year.Keep it up.
1) I've heard that you've traveled quite a bit as a result of your involvement with basketball. What is or are some of the best places that you've been to?
2) I believe you were involved in off-season basketball programs when you were in high school. Do you feel that your participation on these teams helped you improve as a player? Do you think it helped with your exposure to college scouts and recruiters? Do you recommend that young girls wishing to pursue a college basketball career get involved in similar types of programs?
3) Some of your former teammates are now playing pro ball. Have they given you any feedback about what to expect playing here or abroad?

Summer Erb: Hey, dad. I know this is from you.

As for travel, we've just been to Cancun this past Thanksgiving. Hawaii. And Taiwan with USA Basketball.

And yes, I definitely think young girls should get involved in off-season basketball programs. It's time-consuming, but it's well worth it in the end.

As for former teammates at the pro level, I've gotten a little feedback. They have told me to have fun with it and that's is going to be a good time. My goal after my college career is wrapped up is to play in the WNBA. I haven't thought about where I'd like to play because I'm concentrating more on this season. When the time comes, I'll spend plenty of time on those decisions.

Robey: Will the women's team continue to play in Reynolds? Do you like it there?

Summer Erb: I love playing in Reynolds. We're starting to get some big crowds. The fans have been huge for us, and it brings a good atmosphere to the game. It definitely gives us the homecourt advantage.

matt: Did you ever think the Cleveland area would be such a hotbed for women's basketball. With yourself, Semeka Randall, and Vita Redding, Cleveland has produced a number of the premier players in the country. To what do you attribute this phenomenon?

Summer Erb: I think there are great high school programs there. There's also a lot of good coaches, and they know what they're doing. The state championships every year draw a huge crowd at Ohio State ... if they're still played there.

Flavio Chan: Summer, I wanted to say I am a really big fan of yours!! What are your plans/hopes once you finish your collegiate career?

Summer Erb: I'm majoring in sports management. And after college I hope to get drafted into the WNBA. I would also like to go play overseas in the off season. And then hopefully afterward I would like to start a coaching career. I've wanted to coach ever since I can remember.

Mike Kutcher: Hi Summer, I am a NC State Lady Wolfpack follower and I have been to 3 of your games this year. I also attend NC State and I play on the soccer team. You are a delight to watch and I think your personality says a lot about your overall character. Do you feel that your quick footwork ability has made you one of the more dominant players?

Summer Erb: It's something that we've worked on a lot, and I think it has helped tremendously. It's also something that I need to keep working on.

To be successful in the WNBA or at the pro level, I need to work on my defense a lot. It's been a downfall of mine, but it's something that is correctable.

ed shanks: Living in Cleveland did you ever watch Bobby Phills play? And did his death affect you?

Summer Erb: He was in Cleveland when I was still in high school, and I can remember attending a banquet that he was at. Hearing the news of his death was a shock. I do feel badly for his family and the organization, everybody involved with that situation. And I think everybody out there can learn something from his death.

That's all the time we have for now. Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. I hope we can get some more fans out there. We have some big games coming up. And I look forward to seeing everybody in Cleveland.