BIG EAST Freshman Fundamentals

Xavier Freshmen Quentin Goodin and Tyrique Jones At Two-Day Seminar in NYC

By Xavier Musketeers

September 26^th, 2016

2016 BIG EAST Freshman fundamentals

Xavier freshmen Quentin Goodin and Tyrique Jones were among the attendees at the BIG EAST Conference’s second annual Freshmen Fundamentals on Sept. 24-25, a program designed to educate and assist men’s basketball student-athletes in the transition from high school to the elite level of BIG EAST basketball on and off the court. Stu Jackson, Senior Associate Commissioner for Men’s Basketball, told the group of 26 freshmen, “Our objective is to provide opportunities for you to learn and interact with a group of professionals to help set you on a path that will help you through college and beyond.” There was an interactive Personal Brand Presentation by DeNita Turner, President and CEO of Image Builders, Inc. The BIG EAST Fundamentals photos below, which were taken by Porter Binks (BIG EAST Conference), include Jackson speaking to the group as well as with Xavier Graduate Program Assistant Allen Payne and Tyrique Jones. Turner is also seen addressing the group.

2016 BIG EAST FRESHMAN FUNDAMENTALS

There was a media training session that included players taking part in mock press conferences. Saturday’s sessions ended with a presentation by former NBA coach Mike Fratello (seen below with Quentin Goodin and Tyrque Jones), who works as a television analyst for NBA games. Among his messages was to relay the personal attributes, on and off the court, NBA coaches are looking for in potential prospects. He told the players they control their own reputations. The day ended with a trip to the 9/11 Museum. BIG EAST Fundamentals and NYC photos below taken by Allen Payne (Xavier), including Goodin and Jones at the 9/11 Memorial and Times Square.

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