University of Richmond Athletics
Spider Spotlight - John Moran
12/11/2014 | Men's Basketball
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| Class: | Junior |
| Position: | Guard |
| Height: | 6-3 |
| Hometown: | Phoenixville, Pa. |
| Previous: | The Hill School |
| Major(s): | Finance |
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Twice a month, we'll visit with a different Spider student-athlete in the Spider Spotlight.
A junior walk-on to the basketball team, Moran has been the heartbeat of the team in practice and in the locker room throughout his three years. He has played in five games and tallied his first career assist this season against High Point.
Meet John.…
Career aspirations: A career in business and/or coaching/trainingThree words to describe yourself: Dedicated, Hard-working, Optimistic
Best or most memorable moment as a member of your Spider program (doesn't have to be on the field/court): Freshman year when I called my parents and told them that all my hard work had paid off and that I had made the team.
The best nickname on the team: Mine: J-Mo
Strengths: Shooting, passing, Basketball IQ
Toughest opponents: My teammates
Working to improve: Quickness on defense
Best sports memory: Storming the court my freshman year when we beat VCU in overtime.
Favorite meal: Philly Cheese Steak
Favorite ice cream: Anything with peanut butter
On your playlist: Wale
Most embarrassing thing on your playlist: Taylor Swift- Blank Space
If you have one wish: Dunk like Deion
What most people don't know about you: I played on my high school drum line
If you could go on any game show: Survivor
Hidden talent: I can dribble 3 basketballs
Dream car: Audi A8
If you could travel anywhere in the world: Colombia
Favorite class: Finance
Pets: Tony, he's a boxer
Hero: My dad, no question
Favorite childhood TV show: SpongeBob
If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive: Pete Maravich
If you could have any superpower: Flying