THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2007 BASKETBALL PREVIEW 9C Q. What's the least attractive thing a girl can do on a date? A A. Burp or if something is stuck in her teeth. I know they can't help that though. Q. Favorite superhero? A A. Batman. I wanted to be him when I was little. I dressed up as Batman on Halloween a couple of times. O Q. What piece of advice would you give to your younger team-mates or future Jayhawk basketball players? A. Never get discouraged. Keep a good attitude always. Q. Favorite sports moment in history? A Jordan's last shot before he retired against the Utah Jazz in 1998. What kind of training did you do this summer to prepare for the season? O A A. I worked out in the weight room to get stronger, and we played a lot of pick-up games. BY ALISON CUMBOW acumbow@kansan.com Q. What do you think of the new recruits? A. They're emerging. Cole's (Aldrige) getting a lot better, Tyrel (Reed) is getting better, and Conner (Teahan) is getting better. A Q. What are your hopes for this season? To try and win it all, the Big 12, the Final Four, but mostly to get better everyday, and work on little things. The team is really good. I think everything will come together. How is this season, your senior season, different than the others? trying to stress out about it yet, though. A A. it's definitely sad. I'm not Q. What's your favorite T.V. show? O Friends, because I saw it first when I came to the States, and it was something I ended up really getting into. I just love Friends. Q. What's your favorite thing to do on a Friday night? A SASHA KAUN A. I like to hang out at home, make a nice dinner, and have people over. I like to cook, and I like to get some rest. Q. What are you going to be for Halloween? A A. We're not going to be able to get dressed up for Halloween because of the game. Maybe we'll do something fun, though. A Q. What is your favorite Lawrence hotspot? I like Signs of Life coffee shop, and in terms of shopping, I like the downtown area, because it's kind of like where I'm from. As for restaurants, I like Ingredient. A just stretch. Q. Do you have any rituals you do before a game starts? A. I just come in, and start to get focused on the game, and O Q. Do you have any good luck charms? A A. No, not really. A Probably, going out some-where in New York. I love New York, I went there this summer, and it was awesome. I would like to take a ferry, go around the Statue of Liberty, and just have fun with it. Q. What do you think about your Lawrence fan base? A A. I love Lawrence. Some of the best fans in the world are here. They always just love you for who you are, and it doesn't matter if you're the last person on the bench, they still have a lot of respect for you. the team this season? A. There are a lot of expectations, and I think this is one of the best teams to come through. We have the potential to be great. Any final thoughts about A - New 1, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments - Washer & Dryer in each new apartment - Clubhouse with Fitness Center & 2 Pools - On-site Management Top of the Hill Expansion Opening Soon! Fast, Responsive Maintenance And remember—it's never to early to begin.looking for Fall,2008 Over 50 floor plans of Studio, 1-2, 3- and 4-bedroom apartments and townhomes Located at the intersection of Bob Billings Pkwy & Crestline Drive Office Hours: M-F 8:00-5:30p Saturday 10:00-4:00p www.meadowbrookapartments.net 785-842-4200 20 Locations Across Campus. Dining Options For Any Schedule. Quick and Friendly Service. Professional Catering For Memorable Events. Newly Renovated Facilities. Delicious Food. FRESH.FOOD.FAST. www.kudining.com Endless Possibilities. KU DINING SERVICES