Q: Three Things I Can’t Live Without...
A: 1. God 2. Family 3. Music
Q: Why I Chose Stony Brook University...
A: My coach and I have a good relationship. We he told me I could go to a top ranked academic school and also be part of building a program, I couldn’t pass that up.
Q: Favorite class and why...
A: My communications class last fall is definitely my favorite. The class was interactive, interesting, fun and applicable to jobs, athletics, and life. Our teacher made it a great place to learn and we didn’t even feel like it was over 3 hours long.
Q: One thing I have learned at Stony Brook that I will carry with me for the rest of my life is...
A: One thing I have learned at Stony Brook is that you should make every day count because you can’t go back and do it again. That’s the hardest lesson to learn after the fact.
Q: My Dream Job, other than the NBA/WNBA, is...
A: I would love to be a coach. I love basketball and can’t imagine life without it. I want to stay involved in any way that I can.
Q: The person, other than my parents, who has had the most influence on me is, and why...
A: Coach Pikiell. He has shown us that even when faced with adversity, he just keeps on fighting no matter what happens next. I’ve learned a lot of life lessons from Coach.
Q: The best thing about being a Stony Brook Seawolf is...
A: The best things about being a Stony Brook Seawolf are the friends and family that you get to know. After seeing all the support, it makes me realize being a part of Stony Brook means being part of a family.
Q: Most memorable moment as an athlete...
A: I will always remember beating Penn State on their court. That victory brought our team closer than we’ve ever been.
Q: What I did this week as a student (classes, tests, projects, study hall)...
A: School hasn’t started yet for us so I haven’t had any classes. I am excited for my spring semester because I really like my classes but those won’t start for another week.
Q: What I did this week as an athlete (practice, games)...
A: We’ve been practicing all week since we had Binghamton on Tuesday. We play Boston tomorrow so we have had a lot of practice and film to get ready for Binghamton, then we switched gears and are getting ready to take on Boston.
Q: Based upon my experiences growing up, my advice for young kids about school and athletics is...
A: Make sure you stay focused on your goal and do not let anything distract you. You shouldn’t give yourself excuses and never take a day off!
Q: Why I am looking forward to the America East Basketball Championship...
A: I am looking forward to the America East Championships because your record doesn’t matter there. The only thing that matters is how bad you want the championship.