University of Richmond Athletics
Spider Spotlight - Zach Chu
10/30/2014 | Men's Basketball
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| Class: | Senior |
| Position: | Guard |
| Height: | 5-10 |
| Hometown: | Dallas, Texas |
| High School: | Highland Park |
| Major(s): | Business Finance |
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Twice a month, we'll visit with a different Spider student-athlete in the Spider Spotlight. Zach Chu is entering his final season as a walk-on with the men's basketball team. The consummate team player, Chu leads the scout team squad in practice. His hard work in preparation makes him nearly another coach on the practice court for the Spiders.
Chu has played in five games in his Spider career, hitting two three-pointers in a victory over UNCW in 2012-13, helping Richmond get to 100 points.
Meet Zach…
Career aspirations: Undecided. I am in the process of choosing between a business career and coaching.
Three words to describe yourself: Personable, Positive, Leader
Best or most memorable moment as a member of your Spider program: The Italy Trip; The summer after my freshman year, we spent fourteen days traveling from Zurich, Switzerland; and south through several different cities in Italy including Venice, Milan, Florence, and Rome. We played three games against club teams in Italy finishing 3-0.
Strengths: Shooting, Leadership, Knowledge for the Game.
Toughest opponents: VCU, St. Louis, N.C. State, Wake Forest
Working to improve: Speed (and height if possible)
Best sports memory: The home game against VCU in 2012-2013 season; Darien and Kendall led a comeback that allowed us to take the game to overtime and eventually win.
Favorite meal: Chipotle
Favorite ice cream: “Chubby Hubby” (Ben & Jerry's)
On your playlist: Country Music; Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Pat Green, and Randy Rogers Band
Most embarrassing thing on your playlist: “I Knew You Were Trouble” by Taylor Swift
If you have one wish: Marry Jennifer Lawrence.
What most people don't know about you: I'm Asian.
If you could go on any game show: The Big Break (Golf Channel)
Hidden talent: Tennis; I was a 3-Time State Tennis Champion in Texas.
Dream car: Batmobile
If you could travel anywhere in the world: Scotland (St. Andrew's)
Favorite class: International Finance with Professor Wright
Pets: Previously owned a bulldog named Chelsea Chu
Hero: Kendall Anthony
Favorite childhood TV show: Friday Night Lights
If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive: Jennifer Lawrence
If you could have any superpower: Ability to make every jump shot…
