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Q&A with Kareem Jamar
Basketball star sits down with the Kaimin
Kareem Jamar has been a force for the Grizzlies this season.
The 6-foot-5 sophomore from Venice, Calif., is averaging 13.3 points per game for the Griz and shows no signs of slowing down.
On Feb. 20, Jamar was named Big Sky Conference Player of the Week after a triple-double performance against Hawaii during a Feb. 18 BrackBuster game for the first time in his career.
He had 21 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists in the 94-79 Griz rout with the Rainbow Warriors.
The Kaimin caught up with Jamar to ask him some questions before Tuesday night's anticipated contest against Weber State.
Q: When did you first start playing basketball?
A: Age 5.
Q: Do you remember the first time you ever dunked? When and where was it?
A: My sophomore year of high school, it was at my neighborhood park outside. I probably dunked because the rim was a little low, but I consider it a dunk.
Q: You picked up a triple-double against Hawaii. What was that like for you as a player?
A: It was very exciting because two of my best friends/brothers were here to see their first game here at the University of Montana, so that was great to do that in front of them, and we got the win. But it was really my teammates. They made shots and really got me the triple-double.
Q: What's your favorite part about being a Grizzly basketball player?
A: Just the family atmosphere, the teammates. I love my team; I've gotten so close to so many players here, especially Art Steward, who's like my big brother. That's a guy I'll be able to talk to when I'm 70. I just love this team.
Q: Why did you choose the number 32?
A: I've always had that number since I was young. I've played with that number since I was 9, and I've always just kept with it. I think that's just my identity.
Q: What NBA player would you say your game most resembles?
A: Probably James Harden. He's a big two-three guard that can pass, shoot, and he's versatile.
Q: You played with NBA star John Wall, right? When and where did you play him? What was that experience like?
A: It was a great experience just playing a guy of that talent and now you see him in the NBA. I played him in high school in this tournament, and (my team) won, actually. Anytime you can go against a guy like that, it's always fun and it just raises your level of competition.
Q: How do you usually prepare for games? Do you have any pregame rituals?
A: I have a certain playlist I listen to. I make sure I take a shower. I get dressed the same way. I have a certain shirt that I like to wear to the game. So I'm pretty superstitious.
Q: How would you describe your personality on the court versus off the court?
A: I think I'm more emotional on the court. I'm a little more hotheaded. I'm a very competitive guy. Off the court, I'm pretty much laid back and fun-loving, but on the court, in between those lines, I get a little feisty.
Q: Do you have any hidden talents?
A: I make a mean PB and J sandwich.
Q: If you could trade places with a person for one day who would it be?
A: I'd probably trade places with Kevin Hart.
Q: Who's your favorite NBA player and why?
A: Kobe Bryant. I'm a die-hard Lakers fan. That's always been my team. I've never liked any other team, and I just grew up watching him. I love everything he stands for on the court, and as a player I look up to him.
Q&A with Kareem Jamar
Basketball star sits down with the Kaimin
Kareem Jamar has been a force for the Grizzlies this season.
The 6-foot-5 sophomore from Venice, Calif., is averaging 13.3 points per game for the Griz and shows no signs of slowing down.
On Feb. 20, Jamar was named Big Sky Conference Player of the Week after a triple-double performance against Hawaii during a Feb. 18 BrackBuster game for the first time in his career.
He had 21 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists in the 94-79 Griz rout with the Rainbow Warriors.
The Kaimin caught up with Jamar to ask him some questions before Tuesday night's anticipated contest against Weber State.
Q: When did you first start playing basketball?
A: Age 5.
Q: Do you remember the first time you ever dunked? When and where was it?
A: My sophomore year of high school, it was at my neighborhood park outside. I probably dunked because the rim was a little low, but I consider it a dunk.
Q: You picked up a triple-double against Hawaii. What was that like for you as a player?
A: It was very exciting because two of my best friends/brothers were here to see their first game here at the University of Montana, so that was great to do that in front of them, and we got the win. But it was really my teammates. They made shots and really got me the triple-double.
Q: What's your favorite part about being a Grizzly basketball player?
A: Just the family atmosphere, the teammates. I love my team; I've gotten so close to so many players here, especially Art Steward, who's like my big brother. That's a guy I'll be able to talk to when I'm 70. I just love this team.
Q: Why did you choose the number 32?
A: I've always had that number since I was young. I've played with that number since I was 9, and I've always just kept with it. I think that's just my identity.
Q: What NBA player would you say your game most resembles?
A: Probably James Harden. He's a big two-three guard that can pass, shoot, and he's versatile.
Q: You played with NBA star John Wall, right? When and where did you play him? What was that experience like?
A: It was a great experience just playing a guy of that talent and now you see him in the NBA. I played him in high school in this tournament, and (my team) won, actually. Anytime you can go against a guy like that, it's always fun and it just raises your level of competition.
Q: How do you usually prepare for games? Do you have any pregame rituals?
A: I have a certain playlist I listen to. I make sure I take a shower. I get dressed the same way. I have a certain shirt that I like to wear to the game. So I'm pretty superstitious.
Q: How would you describe your personality on the court versus off the court?
A: I think I'm more emotional on the court. I'm a little more hotheaded. I'm a very competitive guy. Off the court, I'm pretty much laid back and fun-loving, but on the court, in between those lines, I get a little feisty.
Q: Do you have any hidden talents?
A: I make a mean PB and J sandwich.
Q: If you could trade places with a person for one day who would it be?
A: I'd probably trade places with Kevin Hart.
Q: Who's your favorite NBA player and why?
A: Kobe Bryant. I'm a die-hard Lakers fan. That's always been my team. I've never liked any other team, and I just grew up watching him. I love everything he stands for on the court, and as a player I look up to him.
