Q:: Three things I can't live without...
A:: Basketball. Family. Friends.
Q:: Why I chose University of Hartford...
A:: I chose to attend the University of Hartford mainly because of the exciting new coaching staff that was brought in. Another reason was to experience life on the East Coast because I am from sunny California.
Q:: Favorite class and why...
A:: My favorite class is Introduction to Criminal Justice for a few reasons. One being that the teacher is an ex-detective and has great stories to tell the class, another reason is because I’m learning how the Criminal Justice system evolved and runs.
Q:: One thing I have learned at Hartford that I will carry with me for the rest of my life is...
A:: A major thing I have learned is to work as hard in the classroom as I do on the court, and not to procrastinate and let work get backed up.
Q:: Other than playing in the NBA, my dream job is...
A:: My dream job other than playing in the NBA would be an ESPN broadcaster,maybe even a SportsCenter anchor, or have my own show like the Schwab.
Q:: Other than my parents, the person who has had the most influence on me is and why...
A:: The person other than my parents who has had the most influence on me would be my basketball coach from 4th grade to 8th grade. He showed me the fundamentals of the game, but most importantly, how I could use basketball to my benefit. He taught me to take advantage of my talents.
Q:: The best thing about being a Hartford Hawk is...
A:: The best thing about being a Hawk is listening to Coach Gallagher’s inspirational speeches.
Q:: Most memorable moment as an athlete...
A:: My most memorable moment as an athlete was when I learned that all my hard work had paid off and I received a full athletic scholarship.
Q:: What I did this week as a student...
A:: What I did this week as a student was study hall on Sunday afternoon, work at the dorm Sunday night, three classes on Monday followed by a tutoring session with the academic counselor.
Q:: What I did this week as an athlete...
A:: What I did this week as an athlete was practice on Sunday, watched tape on Monday, and shot around in preparation for a big game tonight against Albany.
Q:: Based upon my experiences growing up, my advice for young kids about school and athletics is...
A:: My advice to kids would be to make school just as important as athletics, and take advantage of all the opportunities that come their way.
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’m looking forward to the championship because we will for once this year have a full healthy team, and be able to show everybody what we can really do on the court.