Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Player Profile: Darrick Wood


HOMETOWN: Washington, DC

HIGH SCHOOL: T.C. Williams High School

IN HIGH SCHOOL: I was a jock and a funny guy

HEARD ABOUT BA: The basketball coach at St. John's suggested it

GOALS AT BA: I want to become a better student and a better athlete

BA IS DIFFERENT THAN HIGH SCHOOL: There are no girls, therefore no distractions

BEST THING ABOUT BA: There are amazing teachers here who want to help you

WORST THING ABOUT BA: It's in the middle of nowhere!

ACTIVITIES AT BA: Basketball, Yearbook Club

OUTSIDE OF BA: Video Games, Ping Pong

ROLE MODEL: My Mom

FAVORITE BOOK: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets- J.K. Rowling

FAVORITE MOVIES: All of the Harry Potters

FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: The Oklahoma City Thunder

FAVORITE ATHLETE: Kevin Durant

FAVORITE MUSIC: Hip Hop

FAVORITE MEAL: Chicken Parm Sandwich

FAVORITE QUOTE: "Hard work beats talent, when talent doesn't work hard."

MY FRIENDS WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW: I can play the flute

BA PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS SHOULD KNOW: Be mentally prepared before you come here