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Name:
Kurt Cunningham
University: Boise State
Sport: Men's Basketball
Number: 50
Year: RS Senior
Major: Bachelor's Degree in Business Marketing, Completing Master's Degree in Athletic Administration
Hometown: Sharpsville, IN
 
Q: When and why did you start to play basketball?
A:  I started playing in 3rd grade at the Carver Center in Kokomo, Indiana. I played because my classmate was in the league and suggested I participate.
 
Q:  What other sports did you play growing up?
A:  Football and baseball.

Q: What has been your most rewarding experience off the court?
A:  Graduating College in four years while playing basketball.
 
Q: Why did you choose to attend Boise State?
A:  Friendly people, community, great city.
 
Q: What is your favorite childhood memory?
A:  Getting out of school at 3p.m. and playing basketball on the driveway until dinner time.
 
Q:  What do you consider your greatest accomplishment so far as a student-athlete?
A:  2007-2008 WAC Conference Champions, Tournament Champions, NCAA Tournament 25 Points vs. Stanford
 
Q: What do you still hope to accomplish as a student-athlete?
A:   Return to the NCAA Tournament; Stay healthy throughout my senior year.
 
Q: What's on your iPod?
A:  Anything and Everything ... from Rap to Country, from Theme Songs to Holiday Music... It's all there.

Q: What do you like to do when you are away from the court?
A:  Spend time with family, crack jokes with teammates, play video games and watch sports.
 
Q:  If you had to live on a desert island for a year and could only take three items with you, what would you take?
A:  Water, food, beach ball.
 
Q: Name your favorite class...
A:  My Internship with our sports information director, Becca Faulds
 
Q: What is your game day routine?
A:  Chicken Pasta for pre-game meal ... That's about it, not overly superstitious.
 
Q: What are your expectations for your team this season?
A:   I expect us to play together. If we do that, the rest will take care of itself.
 
Q: What is your favorite television show?
A:  SportsCenter
 
Q: Who has had the most influence on your life?
A:  My Parents, They have always been there to support me, and give me everything I need to be successful in life.
 
Q: What are your plans following graduation?
A: I already graduated in Business Marketing, so I guess my plans are to complete graduate school. After that I will play professionally if given the opportunity, or start my career.
 
Q: What is the best advice you have received?
A: Use the backboard
 
Q: Who is your favorite professional athlete?
A:  Peyton Manning or Shaquille O'Neal.

Q: If Hollywood were to make a movie about your life, which actor would play your role?
A:  I would say Tim Robbins.
 
Q: If you were to win a million dollars what would be your first purchase? 
A:  A car from General Motors, then invest in a house.
 
Q: Describe the perfect meal...
A:  Anything that Mom makes