Daylen Harrison

Name: Daylen Ray Harrison

High School: St. Vincent - St. Mary High School 09’

College/Mascot: University of Wyoming/Cowboys

Sport: Basketball

Class: Freshman

Current City: Laramie, Wyoming

Hometown: Akron, Ohio

Birth date: March 31, 1991

Age: 18

Height/Weight: 6'6, 220

On your sport...

How long have you played? What inspired you to play?

As long as i can remember. Seeing my dad play all of the time.

Where is your favorite place to play?

Thomas & Mack Arena (UNLV)

What is your favorite number? Why?

7, I've always liked it.

Who is the best player you’ve played WITH and AGAINST?

LeBron James

Do you have a pre-game ritual? If so, what is it?

Yes, I pray

If you didn’t play your sport, what sport would you play?

Football

What is the worst experienced you’ve had? What did you learn from it?

Having a slump in my playing performance. I learned that you have to put in more work.

Have you ever had an injury while performing your sport?

This year I got a tooth knocked out, put back in and I needed 3 root canals.

What do you consider as your greatest accomplishment?

2009 State of Ohio High School Basketball Champions

What is your most memorable moment? Why?

Winning the state tournament in high school. Not many players can say they won their last high school game

How has your sport helped you become who you are today?

It has given me character, introduced me to many different people and it has helped me grow into a well-rounded person

How has your family reacted to all of your sporting success?

They have always supported me and they continue to encourage me and help me set goals.

Behind your sport...

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

Hang with my teammates, movies, bowling, and sleep

Name 3 Fun Facts about yourself that people may not know

I’m the only child, I went to the same High School as LeBron James, My Aunt is the famous Poet Rita Dove

Facebook or Twitter?

Facebook

Ps3 or Xbox

xbox

What is your favorite part about college?

All of the people

What is your favorite quote?

The only time success comes before work is in the dictionary.

Who is the most influential person you’ve met? Why?

My father. He has always pushed me to do better and always supported me along the way

What do you value the most?

My relationships with other people

What is your major? Why did you choose it?

Engineering; I can help better society as an engineer.

Outside of your sport, what are your visions/goals in life?

Help make the world a better place and eventually get married and have kids.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I don’t know yet

Final thoughts...

How do you feel about being the Dorm Rumor?

I feel privileged that I was selected

What are your thoughts about Mylan Murphy?

He's driven and is a good role model.

What advice do you have to anyone reading your story?

Never give up and never listen to the doubters.

What will you continue to Strive4?

To better myself as a player and a person.

Follow Daylen's athletic career at http://www.wyomingathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/harrison_daylen00.html