Hartford Week Three: Alex Zimnickas - AmericaEast.com

Q:: Three things I can't live without...
A:: Basketball. Friends. Family 

Q:: Why I chose University of Hartford...
A:: I chose the University of Hartford because of the coaching staff and schools academics.

Q:: Favorite class and why...
A:: My favorite class is a basic guitar class that I’m taking my senor year because I have always wanted to learn how to play guitar and I never thought Id have the opportunity to do in college.  

Q:: One thing I have learned at Hartford that I will carry with me for the rest of my life is...
A:: One thing that I have learned at Hartford that I will carry with me for the rest of my life is the strong work ethic that has been instilled in me through basketball and through the classroom.

Q:: Other than playing in the NBA, my dream job is...
A::  My dream job other than playing in the NBA  would be to be a guidance counselor at a high school and to coach basketball at the high school level.

Q:: Other than my parents, the person who has had the most influence on me is and why...
A:: The person that has had the most influence on me other than my parents is the new coaching staff here at Hartford.  They have taught me a great deal of things about basketball and life and how to be a successful person when I do graduate with my degree.

Q:: The best thing about being a Hartford Hawk is...
A:: The best thing about being a Hartford Hawks is being part of the Hartford Community and having the opportunity to meet so many great people here over my 4 years.

Q:: Most memorable moment as an athlete...
A:: My most memorable moment as an athlete was the double overtime win against Boston at home by 2 points.

Q:: What I did this week as a student...
A:: What I did this week  as a student is to finalize my internship at a high school off campus where I will be doing guidance counseling the next few weeks

Q:: What I did this week as an athlete...
A:: This week we had a tough game against Maine on Saturday night , the stands where packed, however we lost by 1 point in a hard fought battle.  We had Sunday off and now we are getting ready to play Boston College on Wednesday in Boston.

Q:: Based upon my experiences growing up, my advice for young kids about school and athletics is...
A:: My advice on athletics for young students is to listen to your parents, teachers and coaches.  They have your best interest at heart and through experience they know what’s best .  Find a sport that you love and work as hard as you can towards being the best you can be and reaching your potential.

Q:: Why I am looking forward to the America East Men’s Basketball Championship at Agganis Arena in Boston on March 2-4...
A::This will  be my last America East Men’s Basketball experience since I will be graduating in May. Although we have never won I feel this year we have a great chance of winning it all and going to the big dance.  The experience of just being a part of the tournament has been one that I will never forget.