BEFORE EMMANUEL ... Friend transferred into Emmanuel from Fisher College (Boston, Mass.) during the 2014-15 semester break ... Prior to Fisher, Friend played two years of varsity basketball at Bishop Maginn High School (Albany, N.Y.) ... Helped his team to the Final Four at Sectional as a junior ... started on the team as a senior ... Led the conference in assists as a senior ... Played AAU with the Albany City Rocks ... Attended 5-Star Basketball Camp was named the Most Valuable Player of the 5-Star All-Star Game ... Selected Best Play-Maker in the Hoop Group Camp All-Star Game.
Major: Sports Management
Career Aspirations: coaching men's basketball
Favorite Movie: Through the Fire
Favorite Pre-Game Meal: Gatorade and a honey bun
Favorite Late Night Snack: Reese's
Favorite Spot on the EC Campus: my dorm room
Most Exciting Athletic Experience: being named MVP of the All-Star game at 5-Star Basketball Camp
Most Respected Professional Athlete: Kyrie Irving