(December 17, 2009) The University of Southern Indiana men's basketball team has ascended to 11th in the latest NABC/Division II Top 25 poll after winning its first nine games of the 2009-10 season. A big reason why the Screaming Eagles have been so successful has been the play of junior forward Nick Duncheon.
Duncheon, in his third season with the USI men's basketball program, scored a career-high 21 points this past Monday in USI's 105-64 victory over Midwest Region foe Lake Erie College. The finance and marketing major went 8-of-9 from the field and a perfect 5-of-5 from behind the arc as the Eagles improved to 9-0 on the season.
USI, which is 2-0 in GLVC play, returns to action Saturday when it hosts Urbana University at 3:15 p.m. at the Physical Activities Center.
Duncheon recently sat down with former USI baseball player and current USI sports information intern Royle Beach for a little Q&A. Below is what he revealed:
Beach: What is your full name?
Duncheon: Nicholas Anthony Duncheon
Beach: When were you born?
Duncheon: March 11, 1988
Beach: Where is your hometown?
Duncheon: Montgomery, Indiana
Beach: Do you have any nicknames, and if so how did you get them?
Duncheon: I go by Nick
Beach: What is your biggest sports accomplishment?
Duncheon: All-time leading scorer at Barr – Reeve High School
Beach: What is your best childhood memory?
Duncheon: Always being outside with my two younger brothers, usually building some kind of fort or treehouse.
Beach: Describe yourself in three words.
Duncheon: Ambitious, Dedicated, Articulate
Beach: How did you get started playing Basketball?
Duncheon: I don’t really remember getting started. Ever since I can remember I’ve been playing.
Beach: What do you like most about USI?
Duncheon: The campus and basketball tradition
Beach: What is the best thing about college life?
Duncheon: Basketball and friends
Beach: What are your plans after college?
Duncheon: I’m not really sure yet
Beach: Who has been the biggest influence on your personal life?
Duncheon: My family
Beach: What is the best thing about being a college athlete?
Duncheon: Being a part of a team and family
Beach: What motivates you as a basketball player?
Duncheon: The feeling of accomplishment after overcoming a set goal
Beach: What’s your favorite college course?
Duncheon: Humanities
Beach: What kind of music do you listen to before games to get you pumped up?
Duncheon: Loud, fast-paced music
Beach: What’s your favorite college sports team other than USI?
Duncheon: Duke
Beach: What’s your dream vacation spot?
Duncheon: Anywhere and Everywhere
Beach: What drives you as a player?
Duncheon: The love of the game
Beach: What kind of teammate are you?
Duncheon: A teammate you can turn to for help or advice
