GETTING TO KNOW ....

Name: Marcus Patterson

Favorite Food: Macaroni and Cheese

Favorite Movie: Gladiator

Favorite Television Show: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Favorite Musical Artist: Kanye West

A word to describe me on the court: Comfortable

A word to describe me away from the court: Relaxed

My most memorable athletic moment was: Becoming the New York State Private School B-Division Champions

My most memorable Emory athletic moment: Beating #1 ranked Rochester last year

What I like most about Emory: Its size, and great academics as well as competitive athletics.

I would like to switch places for the day with: Donnie Walsh

My favorite place on the Emory campus: The Quad

Favorite pro athlete:  Kobe Bryant

Favorite NBA player: Kobe Bryant

Favorite College player: Don't have one

The sports teams I followed when I was younger: The Chicago Bulls, New York Yankees, and New York Jets

My favorite class at Emory and why: Macroeconomics, because the material we learn is very interesting and is applicable to the world around me.

The people who have helped me most at Emory are and why: My friends, because whenever I needed a favor or help with something I could rely on them.

Any pre-game rituals:  No

The sport I would be playing if I were not playing basketball: Baseball

If I could play one-on-one with anybody, it would be: Michael Jordan

If I could have dinner with only three people in history, they would be: Barack Obama, Malcolm X, and Wilt Chamberlain.  

The best advice I have ever been given and who gave it to you: If you want results you've never gotten before, you have to do something you've never done before. From my dad.

Ten years from now I see myself: Living in NYC, and owning my own business, as well as a few restaurants around the city.

What is something that very few, if any, people know about you: I once impersonated Sisqo for a stud pageant.

GETTING TO KNOW ....

Name: Austin Claunch

Favorite Food: Mexican Food

Favorite Movie: Blue Streak

Favorite Television Show: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Favorite Musical Artist: T.I.

A word to describe me on the court: Energetic

A word to describe me away from the court: Friendly

My most memorable athletic moment was: Winning the District Championship my senior year of high school

What I like most about Emory: The people and the atmosphere

I would like to switch places for the day with: The president

My favorite place on the Emory campus: Dooley's Depot

Favorite pro athlete: Kobe Bryant

Favorite NBA player: Kobe Bryant

Favorite College player: Myself, I guess

The sports teams I followed when I was younger: Dallas Cowboys

Do you have any immediate family or relatives who have competed in intercollegiate athletics?: My dad, Jim Claunch, played basketball at Hardin Simmons University in Abilene, TX

The people who have helped me most at Emory are and why: My teammates, they have made the transition to college an easy move

Any pre-game rituals:  No

The sport I would be playing if I were not playing basketball: Soccer or Football

If I could play one-on-one with anybody, it would be: Kobe Bryant

If I could have dinner with only three people in history, they would be: Kobe Bryant, Tiger Woods, and Jerry Jones

Ten years from now I see myself: Having a family and doing something involved with basketball

What is something that very few, if any, people know about you: I was born in Argentina.

 GETTING TO KNOW ....

Name:  Chad Hixon               

Favorite Food:  Chicken         

Favorite Movie:  Gladiator

Favorite Television Show:  The Pick Up Artist 2

Favorite Musical Artist:  Obama Girl 

A word to describe me on the court:  Versatile

A word to describe me away from the court:  Pensive 

My most memorable athletic moment was:  Playing in the state tournament my senior year 

My most memorable Emory athletic moment:  Watching Julien Williams dunk on Troy Ruths (2007-2008 D3 National Player of the Year) not once, but twice last season.

What I like most about Emory:  I love that it's only about 25-30 minutes from home so I can see my family. 

I would like to switch places for the day with:  Julien Williams

My favorite place on the Emory campus:  Wherever Anthony Fernandez is...that's where I want to be.

Favorite pro athlete:  Roger Federer     

Favorite NBA player:  Kevin Garnett

Favorite College player:  Daniel Curtin and Austin Claunch 

The sports teams I followed when I was younger:  Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Braves

My favorite class at Emory and why:  Philosophy of Art - I never knew Art could be so philosophical.

The people who have helped me most at Emory are and why:  My teammates and coaches; they welcomed me with open arms.  They've help make the adjustment from Oxford to Emory much easier than I anticipated it would be.

Any pre-game rituals:  Listen to Mariah Carey "Always Be My Baby" as well as "A Whole New World" from the Aladdin soundtrack. 

The sport I would be playing if I were not playing basketball:  Tennis

If I could play one-on-one with anybody, it would be:  Michael Jordan

If I could have dinner with only three people in history, they would be:  Jesus, Malcolm X, Representative John Lewis   

The best advice I have ever been given and who gave it to you:  "Sloppiness is a disease" - Coach Zimmerman

Ten years from now I see myself:  Mayor of Snellville, Happily married, father, the best man at Marcus Patterson's wedding   

What is something that very few, if any, people know about you:  I am the #1 ranked AIMER (AOL Instant Messenger) in America.

GETTING TO KNOW ....

Name: Marc Miller

Favorite Food: Chipotle Ranch Buffalo Wings from Wingnuts

Favorite Movie: Tie between Shawshank Redemption and The Departed

Favorite Television Show: Entourage

Favorite Musical Artist: The Bravery

A word to describe me on the court: Hustler

A word to describe me away from the court: Outgoing

My most memorable athletic moment was: Winning the Section 1, Class B Championship Game in overtime in my senior year of high school

My most memorable Emory athletic moment: Yet to be accomplished

What I like most about Emory: Being surrounded by other New Yorkers

I would like to switch places for the day with: Tiger Woods

My favorite place on the Emory campus: The Row

Favorite pro athlete:  Aaron Voros, New York Rangers

Favorite NBA player: Mike Taylor, Los Angeles Clippers

Favorite College player: Anthony Fernandez, Emory Eagles

The sports teams I followed when I was younger: New York Rangers, New York Mets, New York Jets, New York Knicks, and Denver Broncos

My favorite class at Emory and why: Business Economics 201 because the professor (Tom Smith) is really engaging and helpful. I always come out of the classroom having learned several things that I did not know prior

Do you have any immediate family or relatives who have competed in intercollegiate athletics? : Unfortunately not

The people who have helped me most at Emory are and why: I have always been able to trust all of my coaches and teammates. They are very committed towards success and they really care about me. In addition, the training staff has been great to treat my injuries and get me back on the court quickly

Any pre-game rituals:  I always listen to "We're Gonna Win," by Bryan Adams on my iPod

The sport I would be playing if I were not playing basketball: Golf

If I could play one-on-one with anybody, it would be: Arvydas Sabonis, formerly of the Portland Trail Blazers

If I could have dinner with only three people in history, they would be: John F. Kennedy, Scott Boras, and Denzel Washington

The best advice I have ever been given and who gave it to you: "If something is worth doing, it is worth doing well," my grandfather, Alfred Miller

Ten years from now I see myself: as the most powerful agent in sport