Hartford Week Five: Bo Taylor - AmericaEast.com

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

Q:: Why I chose University of Hartford...
A:: I chose the University of Hartford because most of the players at the time where from my area and so were the coaches. I also chose this school because this was one of the few schools that offered me a scholarship.

Q:: Favorite class and why...
A::  My favorite class is philosophy because it’s a class where you can free your mind and have philosophical discussions about life and its meanings and problems.

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 is how important it is to work as a team and be able to step up and become a leader at times when things are not going right. This is an important skill because it will enable me to apply this knowledge in work.

Q:: Other than playing in the NBA, my dream job is...
A::  My dream job would be working with ESPN as an anchor or behind the scenes, or working with Direct TV in marketing and advertising.

Q:: Other than my parents, the person who has had the most influence on me is and why...
A:: The person that has had a great influence on me other than my parents has been my coach from AAU basketball because he was a real down to earth guy and taught me a lot of things about basketball and life.

Q:: The best thing about being a Hartford Hawk is...
A:: The best thing about being a Hartford Hawk is being the underdog in big non conference games and conference games. Having a positive attitude has helped us this year prove a lot of people wrong to those who didn’t believe.

Q:: Most memorable moment as an athlete...
A:: My most memorable moment as an athlete was when we won the regional and district championship for HS and fell one bucket short in the state championship game which was a great experience.

Q:: What I did this week as a student...
A:: I went to my classes, passed two tests, and attended study hall all week. I also finished making a highlight film for a local high school hockey team that will be aired on ESPN local sports.

Q:: What I did this week as an athlete...
A:: This week we had practice and won two very important games in the conference.

Q:: Based upon my experiences growing up, my advice for young kids about school and athletics is...
A:: My advice for young kids is to listen to all the advice given to you because even if you don’t use it now you will certainly use it later on in life.

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 this championship because I’ve been waiting for 3 years and now is the time. The talent and skills have been here for all my years and we’ve never been able to complete that journey. This year with our new coaching staff and finally a healthy team I hope to realize this accomplishment.