Meet...New Hampshire's Tyrece Gibbs - AmericaEast.com

Meet...New Hampshire's Tyrece Gibbs - AmericaEast.com

 

Q: Three Things I Can’t Live Without...
A: 1. Mom 2. Computer 3. Basketball


Q: Why I Chose University of New Hampshire...
A: The primary reason I chose UNH is because it is a great academic school.


Q: Favorite class and why...
A: My favorite class so far has been race and ethnic relations because the professor makes it very interesting.


Q: One thing I have learned at UNH that I will carry with me for the rest of my life is...
A: Commitment. I’ve learned how to stick with something.


Q: My Dream Job, other than the NBA/WNBA, is...
A: Becoming a college basketball coach.


Q: The person, other than my parents, who has had the most influence on me is, and why...
A: My uncle, who used to coach at Wisconsin, because he taught me everything I know about life and basketball.


Q: The best thing about being a UNH Wildcat is...
A: The friendships you establish with teammates and other athletes.


Q: Most memorable moment as an athlete...
A: Overtime win versus Albany my freshman year.


Q: What I did this week as a student (classes, tests, projects, study hall)...
A: Class, class and more class. I also had a project due and I worked on some homework.


Q: What I did this week as an athlete (practice, games)...
A: Practiced a lot and had games against Albany and Maine.


Q: Based upon my experiences growing up, my advice for young kids about school and athletics is...
A: Stick with school; it’s hard but worth it. With athletics; work hard, practice a lot and never take shortcuts.


Q: Why I am looking forward to the America East Basketball Championship...
A: Because anyone can win and earn a trip to the NCAA tournament.