Getting to Know Glendale CC Men's Basketball sophomore Davis Hester

Q: How did you first get invovled in basketball?

A: I started playing basketball when I was four years old. 

Q: Who inspired you as a young athlete?

A: Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry inspired me as a young athlete. 

Q: What is the best part about competing? 

A: The best part about the competition is winning. 

Q: What has been your favorite sports memory?

A: My favorite sports memory is when I scored 42 points and made 11 3-pointers. 

Q: What emotions do you feel when you're playing well?

A: When I am playing well, I feel happy and I am smiling. 

Q: How does being an athelte make you a better person/student/friend?

A: Being an athlete makes me a better person because it teaches me discipline and to care for others. 

Q: What mental tools do you use under pressure?

A:  I use breathing exercises to keep me calm. 

Q: What song or artiss do you like to listen to before a game?

A: I like to listen to Jay Z, Nas, or Youngboy. 

Q: What is your favorite sports movie?

A: My favorite sports movie is Rebound. 

Q: What sports figures do you follow on social media? What do you like about them?

A: I follow Kyrie Irving and I like how he plays on the court. 

Q: What is your favorite mantra?

A: Gauchos G's Up!