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Student-Athlete Spotlight: Yinka Olorunnife

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Name: Yinka Olorunnife
Sport: Basketball
Number:
15
Position:
F
Year in school:
Senior
Major:
Exercise Science and Health
Hometown:
Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Q: Why did you choose to attend the University of Idaho?
A: Because I connected with the coaches and girls on the team.

Q: What has been your most rewarding experience off the court?
A: I enjoy meeting people of different cultures. Traveling and living in different countries has allowed me to make a lot of friends.

Q: What do you like to do in your spare time?
A: I enjoy finding new music - especially new reggae songs.

Q: If you could have lunch with three people, dead or alive, who would they be and why?
A: 1. Jesus - Who wouldn't want to have lunch with Jesus?
2. Tamarnee - My best friend in Australia. I haven't seen her in four years.
3. Michael Jackson - I grew up to his music, he is my idol.

Q: Tell us something most people don't know about you.
A: I have four sisters - two still live in Australia while my youngest two live at home in Canada with my parents.

Q: What are your plans following graduation?
A: I'd love to travel the world, hopefully play some pro ball in Europe.

Q: What is your favorite television show?
A: GLEE! J

Q: What do you still hope to accomplish as a student-athlete?
A: With my team, I'd love for us to make it to the NCAA tourney.

Q: What are your top three movies?
1. Lord of the Rings Trilogy
2. Avatar
3. The Pineapple Express

Q: What class have you enjoyed the most thus far?
A: Anatomy. It's interesting to know what's going on internally.

Q: What book would you recommend to a friend?
A: The Bible.

Q: What goals / expectations do you have for your team this season?
A: To win the WAC.

Q: If you could only eat one item for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: Chicken wings.