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Spartan Spotlight - Brandon Smith

15289Hometown: Berkeley, Illinois
High School: Walther Lutheran
Team: Men's Basketball
Major: Biology

What is your favorite sports moment at AU?
Getting a win on the night we remembered Mrs. Robinson

What is your most memorable academic experience at AU?
Lab days with Dr. Adams

Why did you choose to attend Aurora University?
Aurora is fairly close and the athletic program is very successful

Who is your all-time favorite athlete and why?
All Time favorite would have to Muhammad Ali. The drive and passion he had top any and every man.

What is your favorite class and why?
My favorite class would have to be Invertebrate Zoology with Dr. Adams as well as her labs. Very informative and hands on

Who is your favorite professor and why?
Dr. Adams would have to be my favorite professor. She is very passionate about her field and she also keeps my drive alive for anything science related. Have had her for 3 classes and loved them all.

Other than the sport(s) you play, what other sports activity are you good at?
Soccer, Swimming, Football, and crossword puzzles

Outside of sports, what is your favorite hobby?
My favorite hobby would have to be staying countless hours playing FIFA and COD

What is your favorite meal in the cafeteria?
Fresh fruit

Who is your role model?
My role model would have to be my grandfather. He has helped me develop as a man and helped me with many life decisions

What do you enjoy most about practice?
Most I enjoy about practice is when coach puts the team on the line and makes us run.

What do you like least about practice?
What I like least about practice is when we do transition offense.

What are your plans/goals after graduation?
My plans consist of continuing my love for basketball, aiding my grandfather with our business, and becoming a cardiovascular technichian

Do you have any pregame rituals?
Listening to Justin Phipps preach

What will you remember most from your college career?
Most I will remember would be the friendships and bonds I developed in the spam of only a few months. Love those guys dearly

As a senior, what advice would you give to freshman at AU?
Advice I would give them, is to be confident in yourself and surround yourself with others with the same mission as you.




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