UMBC Week Three: Mike Housman - AmericaEast.com

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

Q:: Why I chose UMBC...
A:: UMBC was a great academic fit for me and allowed me to continue playing basketball. 

Q:: Favorite class and why...
A:: Philosophy, because the professor is the funniest teach I have ever had so it makes the classes interesting and allows me to have fun while I'm learning.  

Q:: One thing I have learned at UMBC that I will carry with me for the rest of my life is...
A:: Sometimes life does not go you way, the only thing that can get you through those rough times are you friends.

Q:: Other than playing in the NBA, my dream job is...
A::  My dream job is to work as a salesman or a computer game tester for Blizzard Entertainment. 

Q:: Other than my parents, the person who has had the most influence on me is and why...
A:: Both of my grandfathers.

Q:: The best thing about being a UMBC Retriever is...
A:: All of my friensd that I have met and all the experiences I have had with them while I have been at UMBC.

Q:: Most memorable moment as an athlete...
A:: My most memorable moment ws hitting the game winning shot against Boston at home last season while going 11 for 14 from the floor.  

Q:: What I did this week as a student...
A:: I woke up, ate breakfast, went to classes, went to practice, then did homework until I finished and watched some TV after that.

Q:: What I did this week as an athlete...
A:: We had three practices, two games, and a shoot around.

Q:: Based upon my experiences growing up, my advice for young kids about school and athletics is...
A:: Do the best you can at school so when you start getting looks from colleges academics is a non-issue. If you have a good GPA you can go anywhere.

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 is my last change to do something memorable here at UMBC. This is our best chance to make it to the NCAA tournament. I want to cut down those nets at Boston.