«Breaking News» University of Wisconsin ball player says she has NO regrets over sitting during national anthem

A star forward for the University of Wisconsin's basketball team says she has no regrets amid fury over her sitting down during the national anthem.

Marsha Howard, a senior at the college, sits down when The Star Spangled Banner is played while the rest of her teammates stand with hands on hearts.

Howard closes her eyes and bows her head before matches, mimicking the trend started in the NFL more than two years ago.

University of Wisconsin's Marsha Howard takes a seat and bows her head during the playing of the national anthem at the State Farm Center in Illinois

The Chicago-native, who plays her ball in Madison, Wisconsin, told the Chicago Tribune: 'If this can make a change, I’ll be part of it. I never really thought about the negative backlash.

'I’m going to live in my truth. I’m going to speak up about things that are harming my culture and my people. I was OK with living in that light.'

She grew up the notorious Englewood neighborhood on Chicago's south-side and described herself as a tough girl who always played with the boys.

She says she hopes to become a social worker when she finishes playing basketball and wants to be an inspiration to others from her neighborhood. 

Howard was inspired by Colin Kaepernick taking a knee in the NFL and felt compelled to follow his example.

Her decision prompted a reaction from the US Senator for Iowa Chuck Grassley, who Tweeted last year: 'Iowa constituents asked me why a starter for Wisconsin women Bb wld not be patriotic enuf to stand for natl anthem song today /ASK THE WISCONSIN COACH/ Exprress outrage to university.'

Howard driving to the hoop against the Fighting Illini on Sunday (left) and setting up for a free-throw last month against Penn State at her home stadium

Howard told the Tribune she was not bothered, having received a raft of supportive messages since the Senator highlighted her actions.

She says her ambition is to promote awareness and an energetic 'I Can' attitude for younger team-mates. 

Howard most recently took a seat and bowed her head during the anthem at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois on Sunday.

The Wisconsin Badgers were defeated by the Illinois Fighting Illini 78 - 68 in the NCAA Women's fixture.

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