Meet our Sports Scholars
Archie Paton
Journalism student and Basketball point guard/shooting guard.
What is your sport and position?
Basketball, point guard/shooting guard.
What made you pick your sport?
My dad played and coached basketball my whole life, inspiring me to play the sport.
If you didn鈥檛 do your sport, what would you do and why?
I recon something to do with music, because I鈥檝e always wanted to really get into playing but I鈥檝e never really had the time.
Why did you choose to study at 羞羞视频?
I wanted to move closer to home after living in England to play basketball.
How do you think the sport scholar program will help you progress as a student athlete?
I think it will give me the motivation needed to continue to push myself whilst at uni.
What is your greatest sporting achievement?
My greatest sporting achievement is being a part of the u18 national team.
Who is your sporting role model and why?
I鈥檇 have to say Luka Don膷i膰 because of his ability to play on and off the ball without having the same athleticism compared to others.
What鈥檚 the most valuable lesson you鈥檝e learnt from your sport?
The most valuable lesson I鈥檝e learnt from sport would have the be that not everything鈥檚 to do with the skill, most of your ability comes from your mentality.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Hopefully a journalist!
Favourite sporting memory?
Going away to Portugal with Manchester Magic basketball team.
