Oct. 2, 2017
Freshman Saben Lee begins his first season with the Commodores this fall and vucommodores.com caught up with him to see what he is like off of the floor. Vanderbilt has officially started practice for the upcoming season, with the Commodores’ first regular-season game coming on November 10 against Austin Peay at Memorial Gym.
Favorite NBA team: Oklahoma City
The one NBA player you wished was your teammate: Russell Westbrook
Age I picked up a basketball: 4
I picked my jersey number because: Growing up zero people believed in me except those in my circle.
When I was a kid I tried to be like: Mike
A few words that describe the way I play basketball: Explosive
What I need to improve on to be a better player: Pace
The thing that impresses me most about Coach Drew: His knowledge of the game and how detailed he is.
Favorite part about playing at Memorial Gym: It’s different.
Favorite sport other than basketball: Football
Favorite musical performer: 21 Savage
Favorite movie: Straight Outta Compton
Nobody can believe I watch this TV show: Boondocks
Favorite midnight snack: Scooby Doo Fruit Snacks
Favorite thing about myself: Not afraid to be different
Worst habit: Worst critic
Dream Date: Meagen Good
Basketball Dream Team: Me, MJ, Westbrook, Magic, Kobe
The best tasting food I can make: Chicken Alfredo
My bucket list includes: Going to the league, being accepted come judgement day.
Favorite athlete to watch in another sport: Serena Williams
Talent I’d most like to have: Riding a bike with no hands.
Favorite thing to do away from basketball: Relax, Fish, or Ping Pong.
My best non-athletic talent: Super Smash Bros
Favorite aspect of Nashville: Food
Superstitions: None
What I would do if I won the lottery: Make sure my family is well cared for
Ultimate vacation destination: Hawaii
The person(s) I admire most: God, Dad, Mom
The best advice I’ve received (and list who gave it to you): “Unwavering, relentless self-belief” –
Coach Phil Beckner at Boise State.
The most famous person(s) I’ve met: Magic Johnson
Biggest influence in my life: Dad
Most important thing I’ve learned since coming to Vanderbilt: Time Management
My advice to young people is: Have fun because at the next level it’s all business
I chose to attend Vanderbilt over these schools: Louisville, FSU, Utah, Boise State, Stanford
Other interesting facts about yourself (famous people you know, interesting hobbies, life
changing experiences): I love fishing.
Have you had any relatives play college sports? Dad, Florida State Hall of Fame Running Back Amp Lee
