MILTON, Mass. – Curry College Athletics has announced the implementation of the Summer Spotlight series, which will feature profiles of returning student-athletes and coaches across the Colonels' 14 NCAA Division III programs.
We continue the series with Michael Ashley (Atlanta, Ga.), a rising sophomore from our men's basketball program:
How did you get into your sport? I've been playing basketball since the age of three. I also have a family of athletes.
Why did you choose Curry? I was recruited by the basketball coach and was offered a chance to play basketball while pursuing an education.
What hobbies do you have outside your sport? Traveling, coaching, and mentoring youth.
What is your dream job? NBA Agent
What is your greatest sports moment? Winning the regional championship with my high school team.
What is your favorite thing to do off the playing surface with your teammates? Play XBox
Interesting fact about yourself? I am a compassionate person.
Three things on your "bucket list"? 1. Play basketball with Paul George, 2. Obtain my dream job, 3. Visit Dubai.
Do you have any pregame/pre-event rituals? If so, what are they? I eat gummy worms, pray, and listen to music.
Favorites
Favorite athlete: Paul George
Favorite part of being a part of your team: Meeting new people from different regions other than the south.
Favorite professor at Curry: Michelle Brimecombe
Favorite memory at Curry: Playing in my first college tournament.
Favorite movie/tv show: Transformers/Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Favorite pregame pump-up song: Freestyle
Favorite show you are currently binging: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite vacation spot: California
Favorite quote/motto: Don't tell me that the sky is the limit when there are footsteps on the moon!
Favorite spot on campus: The gym
Check out our previous Summer Spotlights:
Allie Wysocki - Women's Lacrosse
Thomas Agliata - Football
Jocelyn Dimond - Softball, Women's Soccer
Tarek Paranica - Men's Ice Hockey
Rebecca Johnson - Women's Volleyball
Richard Silva - Men's Soccer
Kelsie Rainone - Women's Cross Country
Keep an eye on curryathletics.com for more Summer Spotlights!
