It was good to see Mr. Akbar and some of the kids at the Rutgers game last night. It brought back a lot of memories of going to school in Rahway and people that I haven’t seen in 3 years. Hope everybody is doing well, I know it’s been a while sense we have talked, but my thoughts are always with you. My family and I are doing well; we are expecting a new addition to the clan around June. School is fine, Louisville is a great place to go to school, and I have experienced a lot of good things here. The basketball season is going well, it look like we have started to turn things around. We are playing better as a team, we are learning to rely on each other strengths and help with each others weaknesses. Only time will tell how good we will become, just like a lot of teams in the NCAA we have very high goals.

I have the answers to the latest set of questions you guys sent me, again I apologies for the delay in answering them.

Talk to you guys soon and be safe.

Cecilia  - Do you want to play pro basketball? Why?
Yes I would like to play pro ball its a life long dream.  There was nothing more that I wanted to do but play basketball, since I was 5 it's always been my dream.
 
Isabela - How does it feel to play in front of a lot of people? Being that I am shy, I can't see how your not nervous!
It's fun now, when I was a freshmen my first game I was nervous but after the jump ball you just play. 
 
Cristal - What draws your interest in basketball? Did you play football like Lebron James and Allen Iverson ?
For me it's the love for the game and I having fun. when I picked up the ball for the first time I never put it down. I did play Pop Warner football for the Plainfield Vikings my position was linebacker.
 
Braija - What team would you like to be drafted to? Will Mr. Akbar get a jersey?
   I would like to be drafted by the Nets cause I know I would be a good addition to the team. Most definetly Mr. Akbar gets a jersey.
 
Edna - What is it like to be a well known basketball player?
  It's great, I have great fans, I take a lot of pictures and sign a lot of autographs and I get to talk to the media. I know that I am truly blessed and a lot of people would like to be in my shoes.
 
Jessica - How many victories do you have under your belt at Louisville?
I don't know how many since I've been at Louisville but I do know that we have more wins than losses
 
Sean - What do you eat and do before the game to provide energy for the game?
 On game day I eat breakfast and lunch and I drink lots of water and gatorade to stay hydrated so I don't cramp up. I listen to music and I bring my own energy.
 
Rasheem - Why do you have your own website?
My website is to stay in contact with people like you and others who don't know me but they can get to know me through my website .
 
Isac  - Do you have a car? What kind?
No I do not have a car or a license but I'm working on it.
 
Crisanto - What is your favorite color? Favorite clothing item?
My favorite color is blue and I love sneakers.
 
Cynthia - What did you dream of becoming when you were little?
My dream when I was little was to be a basketball player and play in the NBA. I watched Allen Iverson a lot and I tried to mimic his moves.
 
Giovanni - What NBA star woulod you like to meet first?
 I would like to meet Michael Jordon. 

Jean - Are you a pet lover?
 I like dogs but I hate cats. I like tigers and lions but I know  I won't get to close.
 
Akbar - How would you give back to the Rahway community?  Do you have a special someone? What is your major? When will you graduate?
By doing things like this staying in contact with the kids and trying to be available when I'm called upon. My special someone is Megan Bowen. I am a communications major. I am scheduled to graduate next year but I might have to put graduation off for a while to pursue my dream.