Q:: Three things I can't live without...
A:: Family. Close Friends. Basketball.
Q:: Why I chose University of Vermont...
A:: I wanted to be close to home, and since I grew up only 30 minutes from UVM, UVM was where I wanted to go. Also, the basketball team has such a good reputation that I wanted to be a part of that. In addition to UVM’s strong basketball reputation, it also has a strong academic reputation and that was equally important to me.
Q:: Favorite class and why...
A:: My favorite class is exercise physiology because it relates to all the sports that I have done. This class also relates to my life as an athlete and helps me make good decisions about how I train, eat and sleep. I have learned a lot of very important information from this class.
Q:: One thing I have learned at Vermont that I will carry with me for the rest of my life is...
A:: I have learned that hard work and determination not only applies to my athletic life, but to the rest of my life as well.
Q:: Other than playing in the NBA, my dream job is...
A:: I would love to own a fitness gym and be the head trainer there. I would really enjoy helping people become more physically fit and do it in a way that is smart and based on good, sound principles.
Q:: Other than my parents, the person who has had the most influence on me is and why...
A:: My basketball ball coach that coached me from the time I was 9 years old until I was 17. He was an excellent role model and leader for me. He is the one who always encouraged me to do my best and never give up. Those lessons have really served me well throughout my life.
Q:: The best thing about being a Vermont Catmount is...
A:: Because my family and my best friends live so close to UVM, I get to play in front of them almost every game. I really like it when they come and see me play.
Q:: Most memorable moment as an athlete...
A:: My freshman year at UVM we won the America East tournament and got to play Syracuse in the first round. We were definitely the underdog and we won that game. The team was going crazy, the fans were going crazy... I will remember that for the rest of my life.
Q:: What I did this week as a student...
A:: I went to all of my classes every day. On Monday and Tuesday night I studied for a quiz that I had Wednesday morning in my Sport and Society class. I also went to study hall for 1 ? hrs most every day of the week.
Q:: What I did this week as an athlete...
A:: We left on Monday and practiced at Univ. of New Hampshire. We played UNH on Tuesday night, then we flew to Baltimore, MD and practiced at UMBC on Wednesday. Thursday night we played UMBC and after that game we flew home and the next day had a practice to prepare for Albany. Then on Saturday, we played Albany.
Q:: Based upon my experiences growing up, my advice for young kids about school and athletics is...
A:: If you give 100% effort at the things that you do, anything can happen. This applies to athletics, academics or all the other things 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::If we can continue to play as a team, and win our all of our games at the America East Championships, we can get back to the NCAA Tournament. That would be a great thrill for me and our team.