Sept. 10, 2014
Freshman point guard Shelton Mitchell, from Waxhaw, N.C., joined the Commodores this summer after spending his senior season at Oak Hill Academy in Virginia and his previous three high school years at Cuthbertson High School in North Carolina.
Mitchell recently sat down and answered a few questions from vucommodores.com about his life on and off the court.
The one NBA player you wished was your teammate: Blake Griffin
Age I picked up a basketball: 2
When I was a kid I tried to be like: Nobody
A few words that describe the way I play basketball: Unselfish, good pace
What I need to improve on to be a better player: Consistent Shooter
The thing that impresses me most about Coach Stallings: PG Skills
Favorite part about playing at Memorial Gym: Historic
Favorite sport other than basketball: Football
Favorite musical performer: Chris Brown
Favorite movie: The Wood
Favorite Internet Site: Nike
Favorite thing about myself: My “swag”
Dream Date: Draya
My basketball “dream team” would be: Me, Ray Allen, Lebron James, Blake Griffen, Shaq
Talent I’d most like to have: Sing
Favorite thing to do away from basketball: Shop
I’m as good as anyone at: Shopping
One thing my hometown is famous for: Nothing
Favorite aspect of Nashville: Everything
Superstitions: Prayer
The person I’d love to trade places with for a day: Lebron
What I would do if I won the lottery: Pass out
Ultimate vacation destination: Bahamas
The person(s) I admire most: President Obama
Career goal (outside of basketball) Be Successful.
The best advice I’ve received (and list who gave it to you): “Be Yourself” – My Mom
The most famous person(s) I’ve met: Chris Paul
Biggest influence in my life: Family
Most important thing I’ve learned since coming to Vanderbilt: Time Management
My advice to young people is: Be confident
I chose to attend Vanderbilt over these schools (list other schools that offered you a scholarship): It was best fit. Arizona, UConn, Wake Forest, N.C. State, Oregon, Cal, Missouri.
Other interesting facts about yourself (famous people you know, interesting hobbies, life-changing experiences): I’m into fashion.
Who do you follow on Twitter? Friends and appealing people
