Name: Nick Mora
Sport: Basketball
Position: Guard
Classification: Freshman
Major: Interdisciplinary Studies
Age: 18
Hometown: Weslaco
Who is your favorite athlete? “I think Kobe [Bryant] because he’s a basketball player and he’s fearless. He doesn’t really care what others think about him and he does what he needs to do. I feel like that’s someone I really look up to.”
Who is your role model? “Probably my dad because he’s hardworking. He supports our family and he’s always there for me. He does whatever it takes for me and my family, so he’s someone I really look up to.”
What was the best advice you’ve been given and by whom? “Probably from my dad, to never give up and always try to be the best at whatever it is I’m doing. He’s always telling me he doesn’t care what I do with my life as long as I try to be the best that I can at whatever it is.”
When did you begin playing basketball, and why? “I started playing basketball when I was 5 years old. I played in church leagues and youth basketball groups. I played mostly because my uncle played college basketball, so he taught me a lot of what I know. Knowing that he played in college made it something I wanted to do, too.”
What’s your favorite place to hang out on campus? “Probably here in the gym, practicing with the guys. This is a special team and I really like being here.”
What are your academic goals? “My academic goals are to get a 3.0 or higher on my GPA.”
How do you feel about being part of this team? “This is a special team. These guys are hardworking and fun to be around. The coaches are also great. They care about us as people and not just basketball players. In practice, it’s fun. Everyone pushes each other and it’s just a great place to be.
What are your personal goals for this season? “My personal goals are probably just to do whatever the coaches need me to help out, whether it be on the bench hyping people up or getting in a few minutes to help and do what I can.”
–Compiled by Sarah Carvajal
