Athlete of the Week: Nate Brusman, Cincinnati Christian
Monday, December 01, 2008
School: Cincinnati Christian High School.
Residence: West Chester Twp.
Sports: Basketball and football.
Class: Senior.
Age: 17.
Claim to fame: "My ability to score." Brusman averaged 22.4 points per game last season, and will be the Cougars' shooting guard this year. He also carries a 3.2 GPA.
Toughest opponent: North College Hill or Lockland.
Favorite pro athlete: Steve Nash.
Person who would play you in a movie: Chris Tucker.
Game-day rituals: "I prepare for my game by being quiet. The whole day, I'm focusing, and I read a verse before the game and say a prayer."
Last DVD you bought: "Hancock."
Hours per week you're on the court: 24.
Vegetable you just won't eat: "I don't eat vegetables. I don't like vegetables."
Most prized possession: "My car."
Favorite cereal: Fruity Pebbles.
Favorite movie: "Ocean's Eleven."
Favorite book: "Driven from Within."
Favorite magazine: ESPN the Magazine.
Favorite TV show: "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."
Favorite musical artist: Boyz II Men.
Biggest influence: "Sam Dillard, because he's the one who helped me get my grades up and he kept me on track. He was always thinking positive for me."
Philosophy on life: "Live every day like it's your last."
Best thing about basketball: "Getting the fans excited."
Worst thing about basketball: "All the work you have to put into it."
In 10 years, I'll be ... "Hopefully I'll have a steady job and a family."




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