Hot Seat: Tyler White

Tyler White

Basketball

Junior

Communication Studies Major

Tyler White has appeared in all 23 games for the Norse this season, averaging 9.3 points per game and 26 minutes. He scored a season-high 24 points against Morehead State on Dec.19, where he played 35 minutes. But, what else do you know about Tyler?

Q: What is your favorite pre-game meal?

A: Any type of pasta.

Q: Do you have any sports-related superstitions?

A: Before every game, I usually get in the shower then listen to music.

Q: What would be your best achievement to date?

A: None personally, but I’d like to win in conference play and win a conference tournament.

Q: What is the number one song on your iPod?

A: Meek Mill’s “Monster.”

Q: Who is your celebrity crush?

A: Either Amber Rose or Beyonce.

Q: If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?

A: Probably buy my mom a house or a car or something like that.

Q: What scares you the most?

A: Thinking about injuries.

Q: What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?

A: Cookies and Cream.

Q: What is your dream vacation destination?

A: LA. I like California.

Q: What other sport do you wish you were equally as good at?

A: I used to play football, so football.

Q: What is your favorite TV show or movie?

A: My favorite movie would be “Sebastian Telfair: Through the Fire,” a documentary on Sebastian Telfair, a basketball player.

Q: What is your favorite holiday? Why?

A: My favorite holiday is Christmas; the gifts and just being able to go home and hang around my family.

Q: What are your hobbies outside of basketball?

A: I like to listen to music, hang out with my friends, buy shoes and eat.