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“Freshman year I missed a free throw that would have won us a game,  someone took one of my pictures and cropped the Jordan crying face meme on my face…I was pretty upset but [I] used it as a learning experience, never miss clutch free throws”

Kameron Mcgusty, University of Miami, Guard

“Someone once told me I was soft and couldn’t jump during a free throw. I proceeded to make the free throw, and then the next time we had the ball on offense I got a dunk and just winked at him. He didn’t say anything to me for the rest of the game.”

Justin Bean, Utah State University, Forward.

 “By far what had fueled our team motivation this year has been our love for each other”

Evan Battey, University of Colorado, Forward

“The greatest motivation for the team is to win the regular season championship/ post season title championship, which has been the biggest motivation for the team overall.”

Isaiah Tisdale, East Tennessee State Buccaneers, Guard 

“I don’t have a big pre game routine, [I] just have [the] same stretch and warm up, then [I] play.  I try to stay calm and cool before games, like to joke around and not have nerves”

Tim Troutner, Redwoods LC, Goalie

“My pre game routine is get my running and lifting in early in the day around 1-2. Then we will stretch as a team and throw around 3 which rolls into batting practice. Pre game I like to watch some video and focus in on the hitters I think I’ll be facing that night. Get dressed and head out to the bullpen ready to go.”

Richard Bleier, Baltimore Orioles, Pitcher

“My routine is everything from the way I take a shower in the morning down to the exact same pitch routine on the mound in between innings. But I am extremely routine focused because I feel that makes me the most prepared I can possibly be.”

Paul Sewald, New York Mets, Pitcher

“Everybody is different man ! You have to find a way where you can get mentally prepared before games ! Like for example, first thing I do is pray and clear my mind, listen to some music, stretching then go to the court get as many shot as I can get. I do ball handle, layups and more shoots. You feel me ! Just find a routine and follow that routine day by day man.”

Chris Duarte, University of Oregon, Guard

“We have shoot around, then I usually get up shots up after that. Then I’ll usually meditate as a pre-game ritual [because] it gets me mentally ready for the game.”

Jase Febres, University of Texas, Guard

“Mentally I make sure I’m resting during the day of a game. And I always listen to my music and just talk to my family and friends.”

Jesse Edwards, Syracuse University, Center

“Pre game routine is just to make sure I get a nap in before I come to the Arena”

KJ Feagin, San Diego State University, Guard

“Pregame routine for me is after our shoot around I go home and hang out for a couple hours. Usually I watch some TV and eat a snack. Then go to the arena get taped and shoot around 10-15 mins before our warm up starts.:

Justinian Jessup, Boise State Univeristy, Guard

“I would say that my pregame routine is pretty standard. it’s kinda evolved over the years. when i was early in high school my sister would always make chicken and pasta so that would kinda be my simple pregame routine. i would get shots up pregame but it would typically be at like halftime of the game before us. coming to college things are much more structured. for the most part our game days include a walk-though and then team meal (4 hours before tip off) then i’ll get out on the court 2/2.25 hours before tip  i’ll get taped to go through some light shooting just to get myself going get comfortable in the arena and then get off my feet until we have to come back out for team stretch. I tend to like shooting before everyone gets out on the court so it’s just me and not too cluttered- balls flying. I wouldn’t say my pregame is special but i would say unique. it’s all about feel and whatever makes me feel comfortable and ready for the game might be different for you

Robbie Beran, Northwestern University, Forward

“Before every pre game meeting I sit and meditate think about everything I need to do to help the team.”

Kameron Mcgusty, University of Miami, Guard

“Pregame routine is to do some breathing relaxing exercises. I will also meditate and relax the nervous system. Like to listen to music and text the ppl I care for before”

Marcus Zegarowski, Creighton University, Guard

“I pray before every game. Once before the pregame workouts, and once during the national anthem.”

Caleb Mills, University of Houston, Guard

“One thing I do before games on the road is I always take a nap, and on the way to the game I listen to pop. It just puts me at ease, and helps relax me before getting out and playing”

Justin Bean, Utah State University, Forward

“My pregame routine usually, [as] a college student, is wake up go to class come home nap and then go to the game and warmup…That’s true but for me I like to eat a good breakfast and then we go to shoot around 6 hours before the game. Then I like to go and get lunch with my girl friend it just gives me luck and keeps me calm before going to war. Then I get to the game 2 hours before, use the massage gun and then do a quick 15 minute pre pre game warm up with one of the coaches, and then we get into our team warm up. Before the game I like a pray and thank god for allowing me to be where I am and then I get on with the game.”

Dan Fotu, Saint Mary’s College of California, Forward

“Before games I have a pretty set routine which is similar for most of my teammates. We have a pre game meal 4 hrs before tip-off and have to be in the gym 1.5 hrs before the game starts. In between I like to take a nap and then listen to some music. Then before we start team warm up I like to shoot a little bit on my own.”

Oscar Da Silva, Stanford University, Forward

“I always listen to lil wayne before every game and I have a wristband that says “god loves you, always has, always will” that i never take off so during games i put it in my sock.”

Michael Benkert, Belmont University, Guard

“I don’t have any pre but my post game is ordering a white pizza and hang out with my family. I was once told I smell like mustard.”

Bradley Bozeman, Baltimore Ravens, Guard

“I don’t really have a lucky routine I just call it a regular routine I do before every game, and it gets crazy out there with the trash talk some things you can’t type in your report lol”

Tavon Young, Baltimore Ravens, Cornerback

” [My] Pre game routine is simple. The night before I always visualize my performance and I go through our whole defensive call sheet. On the actual game day, I wake up to an immediate cup of coffee (mainly because I love coffee so much) and a little morning visualization. After that, if it is a home game, my girlfriend picks me up and we drive up to the game. I usually have a pretty good playlist flowing before then. I show up, I warm-up, I put my pads on, and I get ready to play. Very simple.”

Isaac Rochell, Los Angeles Chargers, Defensive End

“I eat a really good meal. Listen to my playlist (mostly drake). Get on the field and go through some d-line drills, Then it’s game time…To make sure I’m mentally prepared, I watch a lot of film and study my playbook. I try to get as much sleep as possible the night before as well.”

Chris Wormley, Baltimore Ravens, Defensive End

“Typically I drink a coffee when I drive to the stadium, or when we bus to the stadium on away games. Go to the locker room and get my gear situated at my locker. I go out on the field early before pregame warmups to walk the field and enjoy the stadium and I always call my wife when I’m out on the field stretching and rolling out. After that I’ll come back to the locker room and usually take a long hot shower to collect my thoughts and warm up my body. I’ll get stretched and adjusted by the chiropractor and then get dressed and lock in mentally for the game. The locker room is usually cranking music the whole time.”

Nick Dzubnar, Los Angeles Chargers, Linebacker

“[I] Listen to music and say a couple of prayers on the field”, and studying my opponent thoroughly gives me an advantage.”

Donovan Olumba, Dallas Cowboys, Cornerback

“For a 1 o’clock kick off I get out of bed at our team hotel at 8:30 and to breakfast at 8:45. I usually have two chicken sandwiches and a protein shake. For home games I leave the hotel at 9:30 and drive myself to the stadium. Once I get to my locker I change into shorts and cleats and catch some balls on the field at 10:30. At 10:45 I come back in, stretch out in a hot shower and change into the stuff I’ll wear under my pads. I’ll then hit the training room, get any tape I need (ankles, fingers, etc) and also stretch a bit and get loose. About 15 minutes before the team heads out for warmups I start getting the rest of my gear on. Then I’m out at 12:05 with my position group.”

Jaeden Graham, Atlanta Falcons, Tight End

“I don’t have a set routine or lucky ritual because I don’t want to feel like I need to depend on anything to play well. I want to feel confident and trust my teammates and myself to get it done.”

Matt Prater, Detroit Lions, Kicker

“I don’t really do anything weird or unique. The biggest thing for me is consistency. Doing the same thing every time gives me a level of comfort that make me feel ready to perform. I usually roll out and do light stretch then go out to field run routes and catch a few punts before coming back into locker room to put pads on. Then we start our routine as a team. My ritual is always listen to music and read [a] few of my favorite scriptures.”

Alex Erickson, Cincinnati Bengals, Wide Receiver