Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Athletics

Each week former FDU-Florham men's basketball standout and current Sports Information Intern John Flete will select a student-athlete as the featured Devil of the Week. John's interview this week is with Devils men's basketball senior Charlie Slack.

John:  How did you become interested in basketball?
Charlie: When I was a kid I would watch it with my dad, and naturally I just became interested.

J: What do you believe is your key strength?
C: Shooting is my biggest strength.

J: You came to college as a football player, was it hard switching from football to basketball?
C: Yes it was hard, I had to focus on developing my dribbling skills which was one of my weaknesses.

J: How long have you been playing basketball?
C: I been playing for 16 years.

J: What is your preferred brand?
C: The Nike brand

J: Is there anything special you do the night before a game to prepare?
C: I try to get as much sleep as possible.

J: What is the most 3-pointers you have ever hit in a game?
C: 11 

J: What do you do in the offseason to get yourself ready for the season?
C: Our training staff does a great job getting us ready, and
also I try to put extra hours in the gym as well.

Quick hits
J: Who is your favorite professional sport team?
C: The Philadelphia Eagles

J: Who is your favorite athlete of all-time?
C: My favorite athlete of all-time is Stephen Curry

J:  What is your favorite pre-game meal?
C: I would have to say Penne Vodka

J: What is your favorite movie?
C: Menace to Society

J: What is your favorite TV show?
C: Modern Family

J: What do you listen to before the game?
C: I listen to Rap and Hip Hop

J: Who is your favorite actor/actress?
C:  Leonardo DiCaprio

J: What is your favorite vacation that you have been on?
C: Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands

J: What is your favorite book?
C: The Harry Potter series

J: What is your biggest "pet peeve"?
C: Someone who talks extremely loud without a good reason.

J: What do you do in your free time?
C: I like to watch TV and chill with my friends.

J: If you won the lottery what is the first thing you would buy?
C: I would buy a house in a foreign country.