2014-15 Men's Basketball Roster
Daniel Nwosu
- Year:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Ottawa, Ontario
JUNIOR COLLEGE: He was third on his Casper College team in scoring last season, averaging 13.2 points a game. He shot 43.7% from three-point range, which is the seventh best single-season percentage in school history. He shot 45.2% from the floor and 84.0% from the free throw line. He led the Thunderbirds in assist-to-turnover ratio at 1.6. He added 3.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.4 steals a game. His JC coach was Dan Russell.
HIGH SCHOOL: He lettered in basketball at Sunrise Christian Academy in Bel Aire, Kan., and was named team MVP as a senior. His high school coach was Kyle Lindsted.
PERSONAL: His major is economics. Birth date: March 22, 1994. His parents are Daniel and Juliet Nwosu of Ottawa.
PRONOUNCED: (en-WAH-soo).
DANIEL'S FAVORITES
Favorite Food: Rice.
Favorite class: English.
Favorite book: Series of Unfortunate Events.
Favorite TV show: MTV Cribs.
Favorite musical group: BZK.
Favorite movie: Undercover Brother.
If a movie were made of my life, I would like the following actor to play me: Denzel Washington.
The person in history I would most like to meet is: Rosa Parks.
Favorite sport other than basketball: Tennis.
Favorite sports figure: Michael Jordan.
Favorite NBA team: Golden State Warriors.
Hobbies/Special Interests: Basketball.
Many people don't know this about me, but I: Am Nigerian.
One of my hidden talents is: Rapping freestyle.
The biggest "character" on our team is, and why is that the case with him: Mike (Funny).
My greatest moment in sports so far is: Earning a D1 scholarship.
If I were not participating in college sports, I would be: Going to college.
The thing(s) I like best about The University of Montana is: The People.
What are the main differences of being a Division I student-athlete now, compared to your high school or junior college days: Responsibility, accountability.
The thing that impresses me about my head coach (or assistant coach) is: Their passion for the game.
My advice to youngsters is: It's only possible if you say it is.
My future goals are: To play in the NBA.
If you could have a "do-over" in life do you have one, and if so what is it: None.
