Cullowhee, N.C. – Western Carolina men's basketball is just over two weeks out from its season opener on November 5 at Georgia. The Catamounts had a week of competitive practices during Fall Break and are off Sunday before getting back on the court next week.
Men's and women's basketball season tickets are on sale now. For ticketing information call the Catamount Ticket Office at (828) 227-2401. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.CatamountSports.com.
In the second of the men's basketball “Get to Know” series, #CatamountCountry is being introduced to Jason McMillan, a senior guard from Cherokee, N.C.
Name: Jason McMillan
Major: Engineering Technology
What is your nickname?
McMillan: J-Mac, J-Money
What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?
McMillan: Chocolate.
What is your favorite animal at the zoo?
McMillan: Panther
What is your favorite off-season activity?
McMillan: Playing Golf.
If you were a superhero, what powers would you want
McMillan: Heal everyone
What is your favorite holiday?
McMillan: New Year's
Which teammates make you laugh the most?
McMillan: Carlos Dotson.
What celebrity would you most like to meet?
McMillan: Dwayne Wade
Can you dunk, and if you can, which are you best at?
McMillan: I can't dunk.
Three positive words your teammates would use to describe you as a person:
McMillan: Respectful, competitive, relatable.
What motivates you to work hard?
McMillan: My son and family.
What is something you always love doing, even when you are tired or rushed? Why?
McMillan: Spending time with my son or fishing with my brothers.
Who is the most important person in your life?
McMillan: My son, Braison
As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
McMillan: A Major League Baseball player.
What was the best advice you were ever given?
McMillan: “Never be satisfied”
If you weren't playing basketball, what sport would you have played in college?
McMillan: Baseball.
What position do you play- and what is the one key thing to know about playing that position?
McMillan: Point guard. Knowing everyone's position on plays.
One major goal for the 2019 season?
McMillan: Winning the Southern Conference championship.
What made you choose Western Carolina University?
McMillan: The atmosphere. I enjoyed the idea of smaller classes. Great players and people.
What has been your favorite class to take at WCU?
McMillan: Health class.
What's your favorite part about being a student-athlete at Western Carolina?
McMillan: The amount of support we receive from our academic advisors.
What's the most challenging thing about being a student-athlete at Western Carolina?
McMillan: Trying to get food in between classes, study hall, and practice.
What is your favorite thing about home games in Cullowhee?
McMillan: The fans and competing to protect home court.
What does #CatamountCountry mean to you?
McMillan: It means I have pride in being a Catamount.
What is your favorite quote or saying from head coach Mark Prosser?
McMillan: “Phenomenal.”
What has been your favorite athletics moment at Western Carolina?
McMillan: Hitting two 3-pointers at North Carolina.
What will you miss MOST about being a Catamount?
McMillan: My teammates.
What does your athletic scholarship mean to you?
McMillan: Everything.
What message would you like to send to the Catamount Nation?
McMillan: It's Coming!
