Boston U, Week Four: Brian Macon - AmericaEast.com

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

Q:: Why I chose Boston University...
A:: Because it’s a really good school, and it’s a nice city atmosphere.

Q:: Favorite class and why...
A:: Sports Psychology, because it’s a very interesting class and I can apply things that I learned to my life.

Q:: One thing I have learned at Boston that I will carry with me for the rest of my life is...
A:: That hard work pays off.

Q:: Other than playing in the NBA, my dream job is...
A::  A sports agent.

Q:: Other than my parents, the person who has had the most influence on me is and why...
A:: My grandmother, because she is a very strong and giving woman.

Q:: The best thing about being a Boston U. Terrier is...
A:: People look up to you around campus and in the community.

Q:: Most memorable moment as an athlete...
A:: Competing against Carlos Arroyo and Tim Hardaway while I was playing in Miami.

Q:: What I did this week as a student...
A:: Two classes I attended were Africa Today and Health and Wellness. In Africa Today I took a quiz on the counties of Africa, and watched a movie on the slave trade in western Africa. In Health and Wellness me and two other students presented our group project on ?Stress and Anxiety’ in college students.

Q:: What I did this week as an athlete...
A:: This week as an athlete we had practices on Monday, Thursday and Friday, followed by a game in Maine on Wednesday, and a game on Saturday home against Harford. It was a good week because we won each of our games.

Q:: Based upon my experiences growing up, my advice for young kids about school and athletics is...
A:: In both school and athletics I encourage young kids to always try their best and remember that hard work pays off. In addition I would advise kids to never let anyone tell them that they cannot attain their goals.

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 look toward the America East Championship because we have the opportunity to play at home in the arena, for a chance to compete for an opportunity to go to the NCAA tournament.