Athlete of the Week: Zach Stevenson
Quan Luong
Issue date: 2/9/09 Section: Sports
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Men's Basketball Team
Position: Shooting Guard
Major: Kinesiology
In two losses to Cabrillo and West Valley College, Zach Stevenson scored 31 points. He was the top performer against the Seahawks and led the team with 13 points and had 18 against the Vikings from West Valley.
What got you interested in joining the basketball team at De Anza?
Stevenson: When I came here for my first year, I saw the tryout list for the team. The first time I tried out for the team, I got waived, but then I was able to make the team after my second year here.
Do you have any siblings in the family and do any of them play any kind of sports? Would you consider it a family thing where everyone plays a sport?
S: I have a younger brother who likes to play volleyball and an older brother who plays basketball. We consider sports as a family thing because my brothers and I are athletic.
Which four-year college are you planning on transferring to? What do you want to do as a career and why?
S: I'm planning on transferring to San Jose State University. In the future I want to be an athletic trainer so I could help the athletes out.
Who is your favorite athlete of all time and why? How did he inspire you?
S: Emmitt Smith is my favorite athlete of all time because he had passion for the game of football and I consider him as my idol.
When was the first time you played basketball?
S: I started playing basketball in third grade.
What is your favorite sports team and why?
S: My favorite sports team is the Dallas Cowboys because they have a lot of talented players on their team and some of them are clutch players themselves.
During your free time, what kind of activities do you like to do besides basketball?
S: I like to relax, go bowling and hang out with my friends.
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