What do you believe you bring to (or can bring to) the team? Rebounding, Great positive energy, Leadership (when required).
What brought you to NEO? I needed a program to give me a chance to believe in me and play Basketball and NEO gave me a chance.
Why is the local support important to the team’s future? Teams are almost nothing without the support and goodwill of their community where they are located.
How do you stay motivated after losing a game? I know who we are and what we are capable of as a program, then focus on the next game.
How do you deal with the pressure of having to perform in front of the crowd? I understand that all I have to do is the Job assigned to me by the coach, anything outside does not matter.
How do you channel your frustration when the referee’s decision doesn’t go your way? I suck it up and move on, excessive complaining will cost me my focus and might cost the team a technical foul.
Do you have any rituals that you must perform before a game and why? I listen to any song I am in the mood for(often African songs) just to get me in a dancing rhythm.
What is the worst practice you ever endured? The day I came back from my knee injury in August, its been uphill from there.
Is there a particular significance to your jersey number? I believe 7 is a spiritual number and 21 is a third multiple of 7, also legends like Tim Duncan who did accomplish so much by doing the easy stuff motivate me and wear that number.
What’s in your gym bag that might surprise people? I have great post moves, dribble mid range jumpers and a catch and shoot three ball which I focused on in the summer.
What is your fondest memory of NEO so far and of basketball? Traveling with the team back from Colorado, stopping every two hours, laughing and the coaches almost killing us with farts on the bus.
In what area do you feel you've improved the most?" My rebounding has improved and coach gave me confidence to take shots in games.
"What advice has the coach given you that you'll always remember?" no shortcuts.
"What tips would you give to someone going out for basketball?" Believe the process, focus on being better on where you are currently.
Accomplishments in HS & or School you transferred from? None, never played organized ball in high school.
What do you like most about NEO? The basketball program is great and the staff are very friendly people.
