Ademola's Interview
I hope you enjoy the fourth Blue Heaven interview. If you
have any suggestions for other questions, email me at
lordsith@email.unc.edu.
The 1996-97 Interview:
Question: What has changed the most about you since last year?
Answer: Self-confidence. I know what to expect.
Q: What went through your mind when Clemson players just seemed to
move out of your way in order for you to dunk?
A: Go ahead and don't stop. Go all the way!
Q: Why do you think teams continually leave you open to take the
3-point shot?
A: They don't believe I will shoot.
Q: Has anyone in Germany noticed your web page?
A: Yes, a couple friends and a TV channel.
Q: Who's your favorite opponent?
A: Duke
Q: What's your greatest strength?
A: Never give up. I know I'll never give up no matter what.
Q: What areas do you see yourself as needing improvement?
A: Dribbling, consistency, and being an offensive threat.
Q: What are some things that you haven't accomplished at UNC that
you would like to?
A: I want to win ACC and national championships and achieve national
MVP honors sometime in my college career.
Q: Is there anyone who you try to pattern your play after?
A: No, no one in particular. I take a lot of people's games and try
to take the best parts out and add them to mine.
Q: What can we expect of you this year?
A: Playing defense as best I can, shooting the ball, never giving
up, and striving for the highest.
The 1995-96 Interview:
Question: Where were you born?
Answer: Lagos, Nigeria
Q: When and why did you move to Germany?
A: My family moved in 1978 because my mother wanted to.
Q: When did you first start playing basketball?
A: Fourth grade in a school activity.
Q: Have you noticed any differences between playing basketball in Germany
and in the United States?
A: At some points the game is faster. Also, the game is played above the rim.
Q: When and how did you become aware that you could play basketball at a
college level?
A: In 1994, when I started playing on the Division I (ALBA) team with
Henrik Rodl.
Q: How did UNC become an option and why did you pick it?
A: I never knew I could play for UNC, but Henrik said I could. And then,
the combination of academics and basketball.
Q: How many languages can you speak fluently?
A: Two, English and German.
Q: What are some of your hobbies besides basketball?
A: Being around friends and playing clarinet.
Q: What were the reactions of your family and friends when you said that
you were going to school in the United States?
A: My family was very supportive. It was helpful that my brother was
coming with me. Some of my friends were amused but some were not.
Q: If you could play for any NBA team, for whom would you play?
A: I'm not too attached to any team, but I like Houston because of Olajuwan.
Q: What were your feelings when the Berlin Wall came down?
A: I was happy that the "prison people" were freed but worried about the
job and race problems that would evolve.
Q: Do you think unification has helped or hurt West Germany?
A: In general, it helped the development of Germany and brought down
another communist country so people could be free.
Q: Do you have anything else to say?
A: I'm thankful for everyone supporting me and the basketball program,
and I hope to keep you entertained.