Maine Week Four: Philippe Tchekane Bofia - AmericaEast.com

Q:: Three things I can't live without...
A:: 1. my family, 2. sports, 3. a good meal

Q:: Why I chose University of Maine...
A:: Maine has a great basketball program with a great spirit.  There is also a good academic challenge for athletes.

Q:: Favorite class and why...
A:: Public speaking.  It enabled me to be creative in my way of speaking, and we learned to speak professionally and maturely.

Q:: One thing I have learned at Maine that I will carry with me for the rest of my life is...
A:: The biggest thing I have learned so far at Maine is that family and friends are everything.  Other things do not mean as much if you do not have family and friends to share them with.

Q:: Other than playing in the NBA, my dream job is...
A::  I would like to be CEO of a big company.

Q:: Other than my parents, the person who has had the most influence on me is and why...
A:: My high school coach Elder John Massey has had the most influence because he gave me a better understanding of the word of God.

Q:: The best thing about being a Maine Black Bear is...
A:: The best thing about being a Black Bear is the family that I have here that consists of my teammates, coaches and staff.

Q:: Most memorable moment as an athlete...
A:: The thing that is most memorable for me as an athlete is winning my first national cup in Cameroon.  The only thing that could top that would be to win America East and get to the NCAA’s.

Q:: What I did this week as a student...
A:: For school this week I organized my calendar for the week, completed tests and homework for my management class and had all my reading assignments due for the beginning of the week.

Q:: What I did this week as an athlete...
A:: Our team got a win at the University of New Hampshire on Saturday.  Our women’s basketball team and men’s hockey team were all at New Hampshire on that day.  Unfortunately the other two teams lost but we were happy with our win.  We also had several practices and a video session, and I had some treatment in the training room.

Q:: Based upon my experiences growing up, my advice for young kids about school and athletics is...
A:: What I have learned is to always plan ahead and make your priorities.  Then follow through with your plan and work hard to accomplish it.

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 a great atmosphere where we will be able to compete to the best of our abilities, put on a great show and enjoy ourselves!