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Name:
Mac Peterson
University: San Jose State
Sport: Men's Basketball
Number: 33
Year: Senior
Major: Communications
Hometown: Antioch, Calif.

Q: When and why did you start to play basketball?
A: When I was 5 years-old.  

Q:  What other sports did you play growing up?
W: Football, baseball, soccer, and track & field.

Q: What has been your most rewarding experience off the court?
A: Watching my son grow up.

Q: Why did you choose to choose to attend San Jose State?
A: A program on the rise and close to home; getting a chance to play with guys I grew up with.

Q: What is your favorite childhood memory?
A: Playing basketball with friends.

Q:  What do you consider your greatest accomplishment so far as a student-athlete?
A: Being named to the academic all-conference team.

Q: What do you still hope to accomplish as a student-athlete?
A: Graduate with a G.P.A. above 3.0.

Q: What's on your iPod?
A: Hip-hop and R&B.

Q: What do you like to do when you are away from the court?
A: Spend time with my family.

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: CD's, a boom box and batteries.

Q: Name your favorite class…
A: Interpersonal communication.

Q: What are your expectations for your team this season?
A: Top-three finish in the WAC.

Q: What is your favorite television show?
A: Entourage

Q: Who has had the most influence on your life?
A: My son.

Q: What are your plans following graduation?
A: Try to continue playing basketball.

Q: What is the best advice you have received?
A: You miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take.

Q: Who is your favorite professional athlete?
A: LeBron James

Q: If Hollywood were to make a movie about your life, which actor would play your role?
A: Will Smith

Q: If you were to win a million dollars what would be your first purchase?  
A: A house for my mom.

Q: Describe the perfect meal…
A: Steak - medium well, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit punch, and an oatmeal raisin cookie.