Each Monday, Wednesday and Friday of the fall semester we'll be bringing you "Mav Spotlight" profiles of current Mercy student-athletes as we learn more about our athletes outside of their sport. Today we feature men's basketball sophomore Brandon Wilson.

Quick Bio

Wilson, a Farmingdale, New Jersey native, is in his sophomore year at Mercy, where he majors in Business Administration. The sophomore averaged 7.3 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game in 26 games last year. Wilson was named ECC Rookie of the Week once and recorded a career-high 21 points at Daemen on February 16, 2020.

Getting to Know Brandon

Q: Who or what inspired you to play sports?

A: My family

Q: What is your favorite sport memory at Mercy College?

A: Winning Freshman of the Week.

Q: What is your biggest accomplishment on or off the court?

A: 3.7 GPA

Q: Do you have any pregame superstitions?

A: Praying

Q: If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life what would it be?

A: Mac and Cheese

Q: If you could have any superpower what would it be and why?

A: Read Minds

Q: What is your favorite movie or TV show?

A: Friends

Q: What is your major and what do you want to do with it?

A: Business Administration and want to run a business which I already do.

Q: What do you hope to do when your playing days are over?

A: Continuing running my business, along with starting new ones.

Q: What is your favorite social media app?

A: TikTok

Q: What is your favorite hobby?

A: Graphic Design

Q: Who is your favorite athlete?

A: LeBron James

Q: Who is your favorite professional sports team?

A: Pittsburgh Steelers

Q: Who are your favorite musicians?

A: Meek Mill

Q: Who is the teammate you are closest with and what do enjoy doing together?

A: Jon, Korey and AJ and making TikToks.

Q: What is your favorite meal from the café?

A: Chicken over rice with hot sauce