Just another example of how Nika is special. So many college kids are so focused on their own lives and trying to establish their independence, keeping in regular touch with parents isn't often top on their priority lists. I know I was somewhat guilty of that way back when I was in college. For Nika that is an important thing to her each and every morning. The 'loyalty' she has tattooed in script on her neck isn't just in relation to her teammates but obviously to all those she cares about. I think the Mühl's are a very close, loving and caring family.
As an aside, another special quality about Nika is how open she is in letting people see her as she is. In this case, her willingness to share her private morning practice, at other times such as in pressers, she just says how she sees it in a very open way while often adding a touch of humor. She just seems so comfortable in her own skin, not the least bit self conscious and certainly not guarded. She is just a pleasure for us to get to experience, aside from anything she does on the court I'm sure her teammates and coaches love having her around (unless she's guarding you in practice - just ask Aaliyah).