Ben Boots, WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlight
Each week during the 2018-19 academic year, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference will feature two student-athletes (one male and one female) from one of its eight institutions for a "Student-Athlete Spotlight" Q & A segment. The segments, presented by Culver's, will be also posted every Thursday on the WIAC website.
Name: Ben Boots
Institution: UW-Oshkosh
Hometown (High School): Kimberly (Kimberly)
Year in school: Senior
Sport: Men's Basketball
Major: Finance
Why did you choose to attend UW-Oshkosh?
I chose to attend UW-Oshkosh for the opportunity to earn a very respected business degree and to have the opportunity to compete at the highest level in Division III athletics. The coaching staff, teammates and people at UW-Oshkosh sold me on being a Titan and made it clear that it was the best place for me.
What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference?
I love being a part of the WIAC because of its overall competiveness. This conference is the best in all of Division III, and it will expose any weakness in your game and push athletes to be their best each and every day.
What is your favorite …
Menu item from Culver's? Peanut Butter Cup Concrete Mixer
Flavor of the Day from Culver's? Chocolate Éclair
Spot on Campus? Sage Hall Starbucks Café
Movie? The Incredibles
TV Show? The Office
Food? Stir Fry or Loaded Nachos
Musical Group/Artist? Old Dominion
Professional Sports Team? Milwaukee Bucks
Hobby? Playing Darts
Vacation Spot? Jamaica
Quote/motto? "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take – Wayne Gretzky" – Michael Scott
What is your greatest sports moment?
Defeating Augustana College last year to advance to the NCAA Final Four.
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Get food, play darts.
If you could change one rule about your sport, what would it be?
Introduce a 4-point line.
The best thing about your hometown is?
The great people and welcoming community.
When you surf the web, the site you most often go to?
mjvslebron.net.
What is your greatest fear?
The Milwaukee Bucks never escaping mediocrity.
What do you plan to do after graduation?
Work in the finance field as a financial advisor or investment analyst.
Three things on your "bucket list"?
Meet Giannis
Have a second house in Monaco
Learn to play guitar
Do you have any pre-game/pre-event rituals? If so, what are they?
Nothing too particular besides eating my pregame meal from Christianos Pizza.
What is your biggest "pet-peeve"?
Drivers who don't know how to use roundabouts (traffic circles).
2018-19 UW-Oshkosh WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlights