2022-23 Men's Basketball Developmental Team Roster
Biography
FMU: First-year player.
PERSONAL:
- Born Nazeal Q. Johnson in Summerville, SC
- Graduate of Woodland High School, where he played for coach Leon Wheaton
- Nickname is Naz
PERSONAL FAVORITES:
- As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: I told myself I was going to put the grind in to play ball and keep going up to the higher and higher levels in the game of basketball and I am still doing that today
- How you got your nickname: From the first half of my real name
- Favorite Superhero: Spider man
- Favorite Athlete: Ja Morant
- Favorite Sports Team: Duke University
- Favorite Movie or TV Show: All-American
- Favorite Foods: Steak and potatoes
- Favorite Vacation Spot: North Carolina
- Favorite Musical Artist: NBA Youngboy
- Favorite Thing About FMU: It is a very relaxing environment.
- Favorite Off-Court Activity: Bowling, race go carts
- Goals for Upcoming Season: My goal is to work as hard as I possibly can on/off the court. so I can work my way to being on the varsity team
- Why you first chose your sport: I chose basketball because it caught my eye; When I was young I was watching other people play and then when I was watching I liked what I was seeing; I went to go pick up a basketball and started playing although it took me a minute to get right; I knew I was going to love it how I do today
- Biggest mental challenge in your sport: I wouldn’t say I have a mental challenge because every thing that challenges me I accept the challenge; Because God wouldn’t take me on a challenge that he wouldn’t think I can’t complete
- Interesting Notes: Earned Most Coachable award, was also All-Region; I got the Scholastic Award for being the smartest on the team; I’m not sure if loving defense is odd, but most people like offense, but I feel that defense makes offense way easier
- Brush With Greatness: I helped lead my team to the second round in the playoffs and that was my first time ever making it to the play offs and it’s a moment I can’t forget
