Hometown: Townsend, MA
Class: Junior
High School: North Middlesex Regional
Major: Economics, Journalism
Favorite Musical Group/Artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Q. Why I Chose Boston University:
A- I chose Boston University because I knew I wanted to be in the city of Boston for college and B.U. offered an excellent communications program.
Q. Favorite class and why:
A- My favorite class at B.U. was an architecture class I took during my sophomore year. I liked it because I enjoyed learning about what’s behind a lot of different historical and famous structures.
Q. One thing I have learned at Boston University that I will carry with me for the rest of my life is:
A- One thing I have learned at B.U. that I will carry with me forever is that if you follow your heart and you are true to yourself you can’t go wrong.
Q. My Dream Job, other than the NBA/WNBA, is:
A- My dream job is to be working at ESPN in the studio analyzing college hoops or professional football in front of a national audience.
Q. The person, other than my parents, who has had the most influence on me is, and why:
A- The person who has had the most influence on me is Erik Dellasanta, my high school basketball coach. He influenced me because in addition to teaching me how far hard work can get me, being around him provided me with an incredible model of the right way to do things each and every day.
Q. The best thing about being a BU Terrier is:
A- The best thing about being a B.U. Terrier is the relationships I’ve formed with my teammates that I have had the opportunity to create after making the team.
Q. Most memorable moment as an athlete:
A- My most memorable moment as an athlete was winning the Mid-Wachusett League Championship my junior year in high school after beating our biggest rival.
Q. What I did this week as a student (classes, tests, projects, study hall):
A- This week I had a big test in my History of Journalism class and had to write an article about New Years Resolutions for my News writing and Reporting class.
Q. What I did this week as an athlete (practice, games):
A- This week we faced some tough games but were able to finish the week unbeaten with wins over UMBC, Albany, and UNH.
Q. Based upon my experiences growing up, my advice for young kids about school and athletics is:
A- Based upon my experiences, my advice is to remember that academics always needs to come first, but also to understand the value of how participating in team sports can help prepare you for life in the real world.
Q. Why I am looking forward to the America East Basketball Championship:
A- I am looking forward to the America East Basketball Championship because this is my first America East conference tournament and I believe that we have a great shot at running the table and winning the championship.