DJ Rivera
Hometown Philadelphia, PA
Class: Junior
High School: Neuman-Goretti
Major: Human Development
Favorite Musical Group/Artist Meek Millz
Three Things I Can’t Live Without:
1. Basketball 2. Family 3. Fast food
Q. Why I Chose Binghamton University:
A- Binghamton was the best place for me. It was going to provide me with the best opportunity to reach my goals.
Q. Favorite class and why:
A- Life Skills- It involves all college and life experiences; it was more useful in life.
Q. One thing I have learned at Binghamton University that I will carry with me for the rest of my life is:
A- “Make No Excuses”
Q. My Dream Job, other than the NBA/WNBA, is:
A- Real Estate Agent.
Q. The person, other than my parents, who has had the most influence on me is, and why:
A- My son. Everything I do and every choice I make, I think about how it will affect my son.
Q. The best thing about being Binghamton Bearcat is:
A-The thought of cutting down the nets after we win the America East championship.
Q. Most memorable moment as an athlete:
A-Hitting a buzzer beater in high school for Neuman-Goretti vs. Roman Catholic High School.
Q. What I did this week as a student (classes, tests, projects, study hall):
A-Well, classes are not in session because we are on break, but I always read sports magazines and stuff.
Q. What I did this week as an athlete (practice, games):
A- We had games vs. Vermont and Utah Valley. We lost to Utah Valley but beat Vermont . Other than that, just practice and working on my game.
Q. Based upon my experiences growing up, my advice for young kids about school and athletics is:
A- Stay positive and be smart about your decisions; bad people will always be around to try to tell you what to do.
Q. Why I am looking forward to the America East Basketball Championship:
A- Because I want to make my mark and get to the NCAA tourney. People have doubted me my whole life and I want to prove everyone wrong.