Meet the Mystics - Mekhi Paris
Meet Mekhi Paris, a first-year member of the men's basketball team.
Name: Mekhi Paris
Year of Eligibility: 1st
Home Town: Truro, NS
Major: General Studies
How long have you been playing basketball?
Since I could walk
Did you play any other sports growing up?
Yes, soccer
How would you describe your time with the team so far?
Chill
What do you like to do for fun?
Play video games and sleep
Any pre-game superstitions/routines ?
Listen to some Rod Wave and drink some coffee
Do you have any hidden talents?
I can dance
What is the coolest experience you have had so far this year?
Living on my own for the first time
What's your favourite quote?
Keep it simple, keep it smooth, keep it moving. - Wade Smith
If you could eat just one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Nachos
What was your favourite book growing up?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
If you could watch just one movie for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Space Jam
What’s your go-to karaoke song?
We are Young by FUN and Janelle Monae
If you could switch lives with one person for a day, who would it be?
Victor Wembemyama
What animal can you most relate and why?
A koala, because they sleep a lot
If you could have dinner with any three people, dead or alive, who would they be?
My grandfather, my Uncle Wade and Malcolm X
What's the weirdest food combination you've ever tried?
Takis and honey
What would your power be if you were a super hero?
Teleportation
You can put three toppings on a pizza… what would they be?
Cheese, BBQ Chicken and red onions
Favourite food? Chicken wings
Current favourite song? The Sweet Escape - Gwen Stefani
Beach or mountains? Beach
Would you rather travel to the past or the future? Past
Book or a movie? Movie
Phone call or text? Phone call
Comedy or horror? Comedy