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MAT T
Instagram, snapchat, or twitter?
Snapchat
Chipotle, Q’doba, or Moe’s?
Q’doba
Who is your biggest inspiration?
My Mom
Favorite movie?
The Lion King
What advice would you give to the new players?
Enjoy it, it goes by too fast.
What does being a part of the Hokie Family mean to you?
It’s a family away from home
What’s your favorite restaurant in Blacksburg?
Joe’s Diner
Who’s the best cook on the team?
Me
Favorite NBA player?
John Wall
Any hidden talents?
Good juggler
Last show you binge watched on Netflix/TV?
Narcos
Who’s the best dancer on the team?
Med (Hill), duh
What’s your favorite place in the world?
London
What are your goals for this year? Basketball or otherwise?
To win and then get a job after the season is over
Funniest teammate?
Johnny
Do you have a nickname?
Matty Ice, Kid Galli
If you had to win a three-legged race with one of your
teammates who would it be?
Bibbs
2K, Madden or FIFA?
FIFA
Year
GP-GS Min-Avg. FGM-FGA -Pct. 3FG-FGA-Pct.
FTM-FTA -Pct.
Off. Def.Reb-Avg.
A TO Blk Stl TP Avg.
2015-16 8 1 35 4.4 2 10 .200 1 8 .125
0 0 .000 2 0 2 0.3 1 2 0 1 5 0.6
TOTAL 8 1 35 4.4 2 10 .200 1 8 .125
0 0 .000 2 0 2 0.3 1 2 0 1 5 0.6
HIGH SCHOOL/HOOD COLLEGE
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Transferred to Virginia Tech from Hood College in Frederick, Maryland, where he played for two seasons
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Named to the MAC Honor Roll in 2014
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Two-year letter winner at Potomac Falls High School
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All-district performer as a senior
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Team won VHSL AA championship in 2011 and was runner-up in 2012
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Also ran track at Potomac Falls
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All-state in track in 2010 and 2011 and all-state in cross country in 2010
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Member of the National Honor Society