20 Questions with a Saint

Saints Senior Brad Norman could be considered one of the unsung heroes of the team. Norman, who hails from Eatonville, Washington is currently in his fourth season with the program and has continued to make strides as a Saint. After playing in 24 games last season while scoring 23 points while recording 17 rebounds, Norman has scored 33 points and grabbed 30 rebounds so far this season in seven less games. But stats only show you a minimal amount of the importance of a player. Being a teammate of Brad's for four years I can honestly say he is one of the most dedicated guys who strives to never get outworked. His contribution to the team is hard to see if it is only viewed within a stat sheet. With that being said, let's take a minute to get to know the man who is set to graduate with honors this spring with a degree in biology.

1. What is one item you always take with you on the road?

• Headphones. You always have to have them.

2. What is one song on your iPod that would surprise people?

• I have some songs by Seal. Most people probably don’t know who they are.

3. Name one fear that people might not know about you.

• I’m kind of scared of heights.

4. Who is the biggest jokester/prankster on the team?

• Riley Carel for sure.

5. What is one thing you wish you knew how to do?

• Be more like Lebron (with a chuckle).

6. What is your most prized possession of no value?

• My stuffed monkey that I received when I was about three months old.

7. What is the hardest class you have ever taken?

• Organic Chemistry.

8. If you could eat at any fast food restaurant right now, where would it be?

• Taco Time

9. What is your nickname?

• Half-practice Brad. (The story behind this is that Brad tends to miss a large amount of practice due to his rigorous class schedule. Even when he is available for practice, it is normally for only half the time)

10. When not at practice, where can you most likely to be found?

• Some science class or lab on campus.

11. What was your first job?

• I worked at the Federal Way Community Center as a building attendant.

12. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone?

• Brooke Robbins (Brad’s girlfriend)

13. Would you rather explore outer space, or the depths of the ocean?

• Depths of the ocean.

14. What is your favorite cereal to eat?

• Special K Vanilla Almond.

15. Most embarrassing athletic moment.

• In high school I was on a fast break and got caught between a dunk and a layup and ultimately bricked a lay in.

16. What is your first memory you have playing your sport?

• Playing my older sister one-on-one in the driveway. (he claims he never lost either)

17. Who is the best opposing player you have ever played against?

• Guard Joe Harris who went to Chelan High School who is currently playing for Virginia in the ACC.

18. Who is your favorite professor you have had at SMU?

• Physics professor Dr. Parker

19. What is the reason you decided to come to SMU?

• To continue to play basketball at the collegiate level and earn a good degree from a good university.

20. What it your best non-athletic talent?

• Remembering scenes and reciting lines from movies.