The Wolfpacker: An Independent Magazine Covering NC State Sports
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Ba ketball Preview 2013-14 ■ Kyle Washington 32 • PF Fr. • Champlin, Minn. • 6-9 • 225 Analysis: Washington is a skilled forward with the potential to be an impact player for the Wolfpack. Since the frontcourt situation is uncertain and inexperienced, the odds are good that Washington will get a lot of on-thejob training while he refines his game. Given his height and length, Washington should see considerable playing time at power forward and perhaps even some center. Career Highlights: Was rated by Rivals. com as the No. 93 player and No. 14 center in the 2013 class … Averaged 12 points and 10 rebounds a game at high school basketball powerhouse Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, N.H., as a senior, helping Brewster win the 2013 New England prep school championship … Selected to play in the Jordan Brand Classic Regional All-Star Game … In 2011-12,Washington averaged 15 points and 10 boards a game at The Hotchkiss School in Salisbury, Conn. … Played AAU basketball for Howard Pulley. Coach's Corner: "The sky is the limit with Kyle Washington. He's long, eager, willing and excited every day when he walks in. He's got a phenomenal attitude, and he's got great energy." — Head coach Mark Gottfried Personal: His father Curtis Washington played basketball at St. Thomas Aquinas College in Brooklyn … Enrolled in the First Year College. Ten Questions With Kyle Washington Why did you choose number 32? 32 was my dad's number in college. What's your favorite spot to shoot from on the court? Probably the left block or left elbow — that's my comfort zone pretty much. Who was your favorite NBA team growing up? The New York Knicks, my dad worked for them a little bit and I saw a lot of Knicks game. If you could go back in history and meet any person from the past, who would it be? Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He had a great impact for the African-Americans in this country. Who has been your biggest role model in basketball? My dad. He played basketball and taught me everything I know about the game today. Android or iPhone? iPhone. Where would be your dream vacation? Somewhere were you can see your feet in the water and somewhere I wouldn't have to do anything but eat, sleep and see my family. Who is the greatest basketball player of all-time? Michael Jordan, for sure. My middle name is Jordan. If you couldn't be a professional basketball player, what would you like to be when you finish college? Maybe a psychiatrist because I like to talk it out with people. Who has the best twitter handle of the team? I don't have a twitter, but I hear a lot about Staats Battle (@sbattle_30). 62 ■ the wolfpacker 48-50,52,54,56,58-60,62,64,66.Men's Bios.indd 62 10/22/13 12:35 PM