Binghamton Week Five: Duane James - AmericaEast.com

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

Q:: Why I chose Binghamton University...
A:: I wanted to receive a degree that would mean something to me in the future.

Q:: Favorite class and why...
A::  Case management, because this class taught me how studies and issues globally, are handled with case workers.

Q:: One thing I have learned at Binghamton that I will carry with me for the rest of my life is...
A::  Being a part of a team is very Important, because where you may be lacking, they will always be there to help you.

Q:: Other than playing in the NBA, my dream job is...
A::  I would like to become a History Teacher.

Q:: Other than my parents, the person who has had the most influence on me is and why...
A:: Our Landscape guy, I used to sit outside while he cleaned up the back yard. We would talk about life for hours. He even used to take me to other jobs because I wanted to learn more from him. He had a great impact on me when I was young, I always listened to him.

Q:: The best thing about being a Binghamton Bearcat is...
A:: Being with my team and having loyal fans.

Q:: Most memorable moment as an athlete...
A:: The day I receive my degree! I started school late because I had other responsibilities and a lot of people told me I couldn’t do it, and that pushed me even harder to work until that day comes.

Q:: What I did this week as a student...
A:: Turned in a paper on “The miracles of life.” It was an opinion paper on the gifts of giving birth.

Q:: What I did this week as an athlete...
A:: Lifted weights and shot 500 shots in the gym.  I’m currently not playing right now due to an injury, but I manage to do what I can until I’m healthy.

Q:: Based upon my experiences growing up, my advice for young kids about school and athletics is...
A:: Never settle for anything less than the best, because if you settle then you’ll sell your dreams short. And don’t ever let anyone tell you, you can’t do something.

Q:: Why I am looking forward to the America East Men’s Basketball Championship at Agganis Arena in Boston on March 2-4...
A::I am looking forward to the America East Men’s Basketball Championship at Agganis Arena in Boston because  it’s not only an opportunity to win a title, but it’s another experience in my life that will teach me something.