In additition to chronicling the on-the-court acheivements, BCUathletics.com offers its followers a chance to know more about the players who make up @BCUhoops. This profile: senior Troy Simmons
The best part of being on the team is: Creating a lifetime bond .
If I had to describe the team in one word it would be: Family
Favorite Athletes:Kobe Bryant, Derrick Rose
Favorite Pro Sports Teams: Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bulls
Finish this sentence: If you were in the league, people would say your game reminds them of: Derrick Rose and Chris Paul
Finish these sentences: If I were in the league and had to guard someone – I'd like to match up against Derrick Rose because he makes you play defense and I think I could shut down Derrick Rose because I'd make him shoot the three.
Greatest basketball play you've witnessed: Derek Fisher hits the shot with .4 seconds to beat the Spurs
What team do you like to play on NBA2K and why? LA Clippers … they run up and down the court and its Lob City
I started playing basketball at age: 8
My favorite memory playing basketball is: Making it to AAU Nationals
I enjoy playing the sport because: It makes me forget about everything else going on.
Favorite Movie: Love and Basketball
If Hollywood made a movie or TV show about your life, who do you want playing you? Troy Simmons
Favorite TV Show: The T.I. Show
Favorite Food: Bethune Grill
Favorite Song Right Now: T.I.'s “Go Get It"
The farthest place from home I've been is: Chicago
When I was little, I always wanted to be: A manager
The best places on campus is: The gym
The most influential people in my life is: My mom
When you walk into my room, the first thing you notice is: It's clean
My friends say “No Way” When I tell them: My high GPA was 4.45
If I could eat one meal for the rest of my life, it would be: My mom's chicken casserole
My favorite class at B-CU is: Oral Communications
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: Dubai on a resort
If I could play any other sport at B-CU, it would be: Football
A secret talent of mine is: I can count cards
My nicknames are: Troy Boy, T-Ray
After graduating I hope to: Get a job in the finance or management field with Goldman Sacs