Meet...UMBC's Brian Hodges - AmericaEast.com

Meet...UMBC's Brian Hodges - AmericaEast.com

Q: Three Things I Can't Live Without...
A: 1. God 2. Family 3. Money


Q: Why I Chose UMBC...
A: Because it gave me the best opportunity to excel in academics and athletics.


Q: Favorite class and why...
A: "Television in American Culture" because it was interesting to see how Americans are portrayed.


Q: One thing I have learned at UMBC that I will carry with me for the rest of my life...
A: To be open to new experiences.


Q: My Dream Job, other than the NBA/WNBA, is...
A: To become the CFO of a Fortune 500 Company.


Q: The Person, other than my parents, who has had the most influence on me is, and why...
A: Glenard Hodges, my uncle. He has always guided me in the right direction and given me good advice.


Q: The best thing about being a UMBC Retriever...
A: I enjoy just hanging out with the other Retrievers. We're like a big family.


Q: Most memorable moment as an athlete...
A: It was hitting the game-winning shot vs. Binghamton in my freshman year.


Q: What I did this week as a student (classes, tests, projects, study hall)...
A: Nothing at all. We're on break.


Q: What I did this week as an athlete (practice, games)...
A: This week, we had five practices, and one game, which we won against Stony Brook.


Q: Based upon my experiences growing up, my advice for young kids about school and athletics is...
A: No matter what your talent level is, just keep working hard and you will succeed.


Q: Why I am looking forward to the America East Basketball Championship...
A: I am looking forward to winning the championship and going to the NCAA Tournament.