Getting to Know Kevin Alter
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Meet Navy men's basketball player Kevin Alter. Alter is a 5-foot-7, 144-pound sophomore point guard from Rumson, N.J., who last year became just the second freshman since 1980 to start the season opener at point guard.
Interests / Hobbies: Ping Pong, N64
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Nickname: Pookie
One word to describe my game: Heart
Major (or plan to major in): Economics
Best Sporting Event Ever Attended: 2010 ALCS
Best Concert I Ever Attended: Bruce Springsteen
Best Player I Ever Faced: Kyrie Irving
Best Friend From Another Team: Jack Wise (Duke)
Team I'd Like to See Added to the Schedule and Why: Duke because atmosphere and work ethic of their team.
Toughest Place I've Ever Played: at Missouri
Magazine Cover I'd Like to Be On: Good Housekeeping
Person I'd Like to Have Dinner With (dead or alive): Muggsy Bogues
Place I'd Like to Visit: Costa Rica
Best Part About Living in Annapolis: The scenery
Best Moment at Navy: Playing my first collegiate game
My First Memory of Basketball: Playing rec basketball with my brother
My Dream Job is: President of Covenant House
I Would Have Liked to Have Witnessed: Christian Laettner's game winner against Kentucky
My Hometown is Famous For: Pork Roll egg and cheese sandwich
Best Book I Have Ever Read: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
Favorite Artist: Bruce Springsteen
Favorite Food: Penne Ala Vodka
Favorite Sports Movie: The Sandlot
Favorite TV Show: Boy Meets World
Favorite Pro Athlete: Randy Foye
Favorite Pro Sports Team: Utah Jazz
Favorite Website: Pandora.com
Favorite Class at Navy: Personal Finance
Favorite League Arena: Stabler Arena (Lehigh)