NM- What was your favorite memory of your spectacular senior year?
TE- Defiantly winning another state championship with my brothers for sure.
NM- What led to your decision to commit to the University Of Cincinnati? Who have you been in contact with throughout the year?
TE- The sense of how much a family the team is and how much they wanted me really pushed me to choose this university. Now when it comes to who I have been in contact with all the coaches. Especially coach (John) Brannen and coach (Jason) Gee. Some of the players I have been in contact with is recruit Mike Saunders, Zach Harvey and Jeremiah Davenport.
NM- What are your off-season workout plans looking like? What is your main focus for this off-season?
TE- My workout plans have been cut short due to Covid-19, but I have been going outside, working on my game and continuing to get after it. My focus for the off-season is to get stronger, improve my left hand and work on my shot.
NM- Who is someone you have looked up to as a player? Whether it is a former or current player?
TE- I obviously admire LeBron (James) and his game, as well as former teammates like Jaylen Norwell, but most importantly my coach Brandon Roy because seeing guys who were in the same position I was and seeing how they have made it along with how they carried themselves it defiantly teaches you a lot as a player.
NM- How would you describe your game, what should students and fans be most excited for next season with your game?
TE- I would describe myself as a high energy player on both ends of the floor as well as someone who can get to the bucket. I will bring a winning attitude and do whatever I have to do come help my team. I couldn’t be more excited to get to work!
NM- Who are you most excited to play along whether it’s recruits like Mike Saunders, Gabe and Mason Madson, or returning players like Keith Williams, Mamoudou Diarra. Who are you most excited to share the court with?
TE- For sure Mike Saunders, Jeremiah Davenport and Zach Harvey. I am ready to go in and compete with everyone really that’s my mentality. These are my guys.
NM- What are your goals for your freshman season at UC? What do you think the first home game will be like regarding to the atmosphere the fans bring?
TE- My goal is to be one of the hardest workers on the team, if not the hardest worker on the team. The first home game with that environment will be crazy, it should be fun to watch.
NM- Who would you compare your game to in today’s NBA?
TE- Kawhi Leonard and Pascal Siakam.
