Bobby Frasor has overcome a lot in the past year after injuring his knee last season. The senior took time to talk with theACC.com about his favorite memories at North Carolina, how he has changed since his freshman year and getting back on the court after his injury.
What is something that most people don't know about you?
Quick Facts
Favorite Movies: Tommy Boy and Shawshank Redemption
Favorite Pre-game Music: Rap/Rock/Hair Bands
Favorite Pre-game Meal: Chicken or Salmon and Spaghetti
Favorite Place on Campus: Quad |
I'm really good on Rock Band drums.
When did you realize you could play basketball in college?
I don't know if there was a certain time or day, but when I was in grade school playing in the back yard, dreaming I was playing for Wisconsin because that is where my dad went. We used to always go to their games. When high school came around, I really liked basketball and put everything I had towards it. Colleges saw that and started recruiting me. It had always been a dream of mine, to play Division I basketball, so I just worked really hard to reach that goal.
Did you play any other sports in high school?
Not in high school. I played baseball until high school. That is my second-favorite sport.
Why did you choose North Carolina?
I was being recruited by some other big schools, but this is definitely the pinnacle of college basketball. Coach Williams is a Hall of Fame coach. The University has a beautiful campus and it is a great school on top of that. If you combine all of that, it was an easy decision from there.
What do you do when you're not playing basketball?
I like to play golf if it is nice out. I like to be outside a lot, either by the pool or golfing and taking advantage of the weather.
What do you want to do after college?
Hopefully I'll play for as long as I can, whether it is in Europe or somewhere here in America. After that, ideally I'd like to get into coaching. My dad was a coach. I love the mental aspect of the game, setting up plays, setting up practice. Hopefully I can get into that once my playing career is done.
What is your biggest accomplishment away from basketball?
I'm on the Student-Athlete Advisory Council. I did a leadership academy with Carolina.
What is your most memorable moment at Carolina?
The most memorable moment is freshman year, nobody expected us to do anything, and we go in and win at Duke on Senior Night. It was J.J. Redick's last game, Sheldon William's last game. That is still my favorite memory at Carolina.
You've been named the team's scholar-athlete of the year. How do you balance basketball and academics?
It is tough. Freshman year they have you on a strict plan with tutors and a lot of meetings with the academic advisor. Once I settled into that routine and reached a certain GPA, they just let me go on my own. I like that better, being on my own. I'm able to study in my free time. It is all about time management.
What is the biggest change in you personally since your freshman year?
As an athlete I've gotten stronger physically. I can jump higher, run faster. As a person, I am more open to things. Coming from the Southside of Chicago, an Irish-Catholic neighborhood, you only see one type of lifestyle. Down here, you get the Southern culture and a very diverse student body. Everybody has a story. I am more open to people, I like to talk to other people. I like to hear about other people's background.
Who is your most influential role model?
Either my parents or my older sister. My mom is a teacher and she has always pushed me in the classroom to be a good student. My dad, being a coach, always gave me good tips on the basketball court. My older sister wasn't the most talented person in the world, but she worked extremely hard to get a Division I volleyball scholarship at Northern Illinois. I was just a little kid when I saw her working out, going to the gym all of the time. I picked up on that.
How did it feel to get back on the court with your teammates after your injury last year?
It felt great. I started playing in July. It was a little different. I was just happy to be out there, running around and playing defense. I played in pickup games, doing everything that college basketball players want to do.
Frasor and the Tar Heels make the short trip to Raleigh on Saturday for a 3:30 p.m. game against NC State.
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