Q: Three Things I Can’t Live Without...
A: 1. Mom 2. Basketball 3. Food
Q: Why I Chose University Of Hartford...
A: I chose the University of Hartford because of the coaching staff. All of the coaches are great guys?they’re younger, so they know where the players are coming from. Plus, they’re all from my hometown of Philadelphia.
Q: Favorite class and why...
A: So far my favorite class has been public speaking. It’s helped me become a better speaker, and it’s a skill you will always need in the working world.
Q: One thing I have learned at Hartford that I will carry with me for the rest of my life is...
A: Our coaches always stress that you have to be responsible for yourself. Whether it’s in class or on the court, there’s no room for excuses?you just have to get it done.
Q: My Dream Job, other than the NBA/WNBA, is...
A: I want to be an insurance salesman. My aunt is an insurance salesman and makes a good living at it.
Q: The person, other than my parents, who has had the most influence on me is, and why...
A: My older sister Antoinette has always been an important person in my life. She’s only a year older than me, but she would stick up for me when were kids, and even now she still gives me good advice on life.
Q: The best thing about being a Hartford Hawks is...
A: Everything has been good so far. The coaches and the team are great, and I think we can be one of the teams that compete for a championship.
Q: Most memorable moment as an athlete...
A: Two moments from my high school career really stand out. The first was going 29-0 my junior year in high school during the regular season. The second was scoring my 1,000th career point as a senior.
Q: What I did this week as a student (classes, tests, projects, study hall)...
A: We just started the second semester of classes this week, so I’ve gotten to meet all my new teachers. So far I haven’t had any homework, but that’ll come soon enough. I also have study hall five days a week, so that keeps me pretty busy.
Q: What I did this week as an athlete (practice, games)...
A: This last week has been pretty good. We’ve won games against Maine and Stony Brook and are getting ready to go to New Hampshire this weekend. In between we’ve practiced a lot and gotten better as a team.
Q: Based upon my experiences growing up, my advice for young kids about school and athletics is...
A: You’ve got to get the work done in school before you can worry about basketball. And once you’ve made it to the court, practice makes perfect.
Q: Why I am looking forward to the America East Basketball Championship...
A: In my last two years of high school we went to third round of the state tournament and lost to the same team each time. I’m looking forward to another chance to win a championship and then play in the NCAA Tournament.