Amarachi Adaure Umez-Eronini - Boston - AmericaEast.com

Amarachi Adaure Umez-Eronini - Boston - AmericaEast.com

Hometown:    Washington, DC
Class:    2009    

High School:    Woodrow Wilson SHS
Major:    Mathematics with Specialization in Statistics    

Favorite Musical Group/Artist:    Musiq


Three Things I Can’t Live Without:        
1. God    2. Chipotle chicken burrito    3.  Gingerale


Q. Why I Chose Boston University:
A-  My teammates are amazing as are the coaching staff. We have the best chemistry both on and off the court.


Q. Favorite class and why:
A- BS723 because I was able to get exposure to medical research and then apply statistical computer programming to help analyze the data.


Q. One thing I have learned at Boston University that I will carry with me for the rest of my life is:
A- You know yourself better than anyone else. Stay within yourself and who you are, you are your biggest advocator.


Q. My Dream Job, other than the NBA/WNBA, is:
A- Medical Research company doing statistical analysis


Q. The person, other than my parents, who has had the most influence on me is, and why:
A- Coach Greenberg, because she has taught me lessons in life that I can use both on and off the court. She has inspired me to strive to be better every day. She has given me the opportunity to work hard and be the best I can strive to become.


Q. The best thing about being a BU Terrier is:
A- You will always have a family to call your own. A home away from home. Always be proud to be a Terrier.


Q. Most memorable moment as an athlete:
A- Impacting a game defensively, taking 5 charges against Ohio State and getting 16 rebounds in one game.


Q. What I did this week as a student (classes, tests, projects, study hall):
A-I read a chapter in my MA582 class and continued to prepare for graduate school in the Bio-Stat program.


Q. What I did this week as an athlete (practice, games):
A- Had a successful win at home, improving to the eighth consecutive win going undefeated in the AEC.


Q. Based upon my experiences growing up, my advice for young kids about school and athletics is:
A- No matter what you do in life, do it well and give it your best. Hard work pays off.


Q. Why I am looking forward to the America East Basketball Championship:
A- It is the game you live up to playing. One game at a time till that ultimate goal is reached. Each game is important and we work so hard as a team to make it to the championship game and to win it is well worth all of the hard work and effort.