AOTW: Rob Pecorelli, sophomore basketball player
The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week 1/28 – 2/4 Why Rob Pecorelli was selected: Rob reached double-digits against both FDU-Florham and Manhattanville and led the Colonels in scoring with 17 points in their victory over FDU-Florham on Jan. 31. Congratulations, Rob.
What head coach Izzi Metz said: “Rob has had a very good sophomore year. He has emerged as one of our top backcourt playmakers and scorers this season. His positive attitude and enthusiasm for his teammates make him a pleasure to coach and a very popular person in our locker room.”
Name: Rob Pecorelli
Year: Sophomore
Major: Business Management
Hometown: Greenlawn, Ny.
High School: Harborfields HS
Position: Shooting Guard
Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes?
Opportunity for success
Post graduation plans in terms of a career?
Working in New York City
Favorite building on campus?
Marts Center
What came first? The chicken or the egg?
Chicken no doubt
Hopes for this season as a Colonel?
MAC Championship
When/Why did you first begin playing?
1st Grade because my brother was playing and I also wanted to.
Favorite thing to do during practice?
Enjoying time with my best friends.
Other interests or hobbies off of the field?
Watching sports, hanging out with my friends and time traveling
Most influential person in your life?
My dad and brother
A quote you live your life by?
“Life is short, smile while you still have teeth.”
What does “Be Colonel” mean to you?
Being the best you can be everyday
If you could have dinner with a famous person, who would it be?
Post Malone or Kristaps Porzingis
Coke or Pepsi?
Coke
Favorite meal to eat on campus?
Omelette for breakfast
Anyone to give a shout-out to?
My mom and the 6-Pack
-Complied by Alex Kielar, Asst. Sports Editor
Alex Kielar is currently the assistant sports editor. Kielar began as a staff writer in Fall 2017 and was promoted to his current role in Spring 2018.
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