Richard Bland Names Myles Markland Athlete of the Week
SOUTH PRINCE GEORGE, Va. -- Richard Bland College local sophomore men's basketball standout guard Myles Markland/Petersburg has been named the Athletics Department's Athlete of the Week for the period November 30-December 6. He led the Statesmen to a pair of wins, averaging 11.5 points with five rebounds, five assists and five three-point field goals. Markland scored 12 points, including 3-5 three-pointers, adding four rebounds and four assists during an 89-66 home win past Catawba Valley (N.C.) Community College on Dec. 3. He had 11 points, including 2-3 three-pointers, during an 80-57 road win at Pitt (N.C.) Community College on Nov. 30. Markland is averaging 5.5 points for Richard Bland (9-2, 3-0 Region X), ranked No. 13 in this week's NJCAA Division II Top 20 Poll. In addition, Myles received his first scholarship offer this past weekend from NCAA Division II Lincoln (Pa.) University.
Please click on this link for Myles' full biography, and see below for a brief Q&A on his Athlete of the Week selection. Athletes of the Week are chosen by members of the Richard Bland Athletics Department.
Q: How does it feel to be named Richard Bland Athlete of the Week?
MM: It's actually a surprise to be named Athlete of the Week, but I'm excited for the honor!
Q: How did you get started in your sport and how long have you played?
MM: When I was young, my father put a ball in my hands and I have loved basketball ever since. I've been playing for at least 15 years.
Q: What do you like most about your team?
MM: How we can come together when it gets tough on the court and play as one. We really become a dominant team.
Q: Who is your funniest teammate/why?
MM: It has to be Von (Gevon Arrington) or Brandon (Henry). They're both clowns on and off the court.
Q: Do you have any pregame rituals/superstitions?
MM: I usually pray and talk to myself in the huddle.
Q: What is your favorite place on campus/why?
MM: Either Statesman Hall or my dorm playing Super Smash Bros. with my teammates.
Q: What is your favorite class/professor/why?
MM: Right now, it's statistics and (Adjunct Speech Instructor) Jamie Camp is my favorite instructor. She taught my public speaking class last year, and is a funny and positive person.