Pe'Shon Howard

Name: Pe’shon Howard

High School: Oak Hill Academy

College/Mascot: University of Maryland/Terrapins

Sport: Men's Basketball

Current City: College Park, MD

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Birth date: 12/10/1990

Age: 19

Height/Weight: 6'3 195

Position: pg/sg

On the court…

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

Since I was 5; I just like basketball

Where is your favorite place to play?

Anywhere

What is your favorite number? Why?

10 because my two favorite pg’s wore 5 so I put it together

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

With- Brandon Jennings (Milwaukee Bucks) Against-Jalen Rose (Member of Michigan’s Fab5, former NBA player, current NBA Analyst)

Do you have a pre-game ritual?

No

What is your favorite part about Oak Hill? Least favorite part?

Basketball…The weather

What made you choose the University of Maryland?

Playing for Gary Williams and being in the ACC

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?

Losing in our last game last year. I learned that you can't take a day off

Have you ever had an injury while performing your sport?

No, nothing big

What do you consider as your greatest accomplishment?

Going 40 and 1 last year

What is your most memorable moment? Why?

Playing on ESPN as a sophomore

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

I can relate on the court things to off the court situations

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

Good, my dad just keeps pushing me to go further

Off the court…

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

Hanging out with friends

If you could describe yourself in 2 words, what would they be?

Creative and outgoing

Do you have a pet peeve? If so, what is it?

When people smack on their food

Facebook or Twitter?

Facebook

Ps3, Xbox or neither?

Xbox

What is the first thing you notice about people?

Their attitude

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

All the players I met in the NBA because they made it to where I want to be

What do you value the most?

Life itself

Is there anything that you regret or would take back in your life?

No, there isn’t

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

To be successful and provide a comfortable life for my family

Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?

5 years hopefully a rookie in the NBA, 10 years being ready to prepare for retirement

Final thoughts…

How do you feel about being the Dorm Rumor?

I like it! It gives people a chance to get to know me

What are your thoughts about Mylan Murphy?

My friend

What advice do you have to anyone reading your story?

Don't let anything or person hold you back

What will you continue to Strive4?

Greatness

Check out Pe'Shon's story on Global Grind
http://globalgrind.com/channel/culture/content/1631663/dorm-rumor-expect-big-things/