A weekly Q&A with Baylor's student-athletes

Dec. 30, 2004

BEAR FACTS Archive

Ryan Pryor
Basketball
Senior, Guard

When did you start playing basketball?
When I was seven

Who has had the greatest impact on your career?
My sister

What is the best part of being a college athlete?
The free food

If you weren't playing basketball, which sport would you want to play?
Football

What is your nickname on the team and why?
Doc because we can fool people into believing that I am a pre-med student

After meeting coach Drew, what was your first thought?
I knew he was the right man for the job.

What position would you like to play other than you own?
Center

What is the most unique item in your locker?
A candle

Who is your favorite sports hero?
Michael Jordan

Where is your favorite place to go after a game?
Home

What is the best venue you have ever played in?
Allen Field House, University of Kansas

What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
Being pants in the middle of a game

What opposing school do you most look forward to competing against?
Texas

What has been your favorite class at Baylor?
Chemistry

Who is your all-time favorite Baylor athlete?
Michael Singletary

What CD is in your player right now?
Nelly

What is the last movie you watched?
American History X

What is one thing you must pack when traveling?
My portable DVD player

Who is your favorite SportsCenter announcer?
Dan Patrick

As a role model to young athletes, what advice can you give?
To always work hard

What is your favorite fast food?
McDonald's

Name one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you.
I want to be a ski instructor.

Name one thing you cannot go a week without.
Red Bull

If you had to perform karaoke, what song would you sing?
*NSYNC, Bye Bye Bye

What is your dream job?
To be the owner of the Dallas Mavericks

What is your most valued possession?
Probably a cross given to me by my grandmother

Playstation 2 or Xbox?
Playstation 2

Movies or TV?
Movies

MTV or ESPN?
ESPN

Apprentice or Fear Factor?
Fear Factor

Inflatable Judge or Bruiser?
Bruiser

Burger or Pizza?
Burger

Penland or Memorial?
Memorial

Sandals or Shoes?
Shoes

Smoothie or Shake?
Shake