Recruiting Q&A: Dillon Graham

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In an effort to help fans get to know future Gators a little better, Gator Country’s Drew Laing has put together a fun interview with Florida basketball pledge Dillon Graham.

The 6-foot-4, 175-pound sharp shooting guard verbally committed to Florida on Aug. 30, 2011. He attended high school at The First Academy in Orlando, Fla.

Drew Laing: What is your favorite food?

Dillon Graham: It’s called the Colombian Burger at Junior Colombian Burger. It’s one of Orlando’s best burgers.

Drew Laing: What’s your biggest asset in your basketball game?

Dillon Graham: I mean definitely shooting, but I’ve been told I have a really quick first step and I can rise up over people with my length.

Drew Laing: Do you know what your number will be next year?

Dillon Graham: I’ll be No. 12.

Drew Laing: What’s your favorite hobby besides basketball?

Dillon Graham: Probably playing pool. I lose all the time, but my friends are pretty good, too.

Drew Laing: Have you figured out what your majoring in next year?

Dillon Graham: I really don’t. I’m kind of back and forth between sports management and business.

Drew Laing: If you could describe coach [Billy] Donovan in one word, what word would it be?

Dillon Graham: Energetic.

Drew Laing: Do you have any pre-game rituals?

Dillon Graham: No, not really.

Drew Laing: Do you listen to any kind of music to get you pumped up?

Dillon Graham: Rap music. My favorite rapper is probably Meek Mill.

Drew Laing: Who is your celebrity crush?

Dillon Graham: I would probably say Carrie Underwood. She is hot.

Drew Laing: Favorite NBA player?

Dillon Graham: J.J. Redick. He’s not really that athletic, but he’s put in so much work.

Drew Laing: Summer plans?

Dillon Graham: I go up to [Florida] in a month. I’m supposed to be up there June 26, so I’m just working out and shooting everyday.

Drew Laing: Were you a Gator fan growing up?

Dillon Graham: Of course. I grew up a Gator fan.

Drew Laing: Favorite Florida Gators moment?

Dillon Graham: I went to a Florida-South Carolina football game and … [Florida] ended up blocking a field goal to win the game.

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Drew is a senior at Samford University in Birmingham, Ala. When not at school, Drew resides in Lakeland, Fla. Ever since working on his high school yearbook, Drew has had an interest in pursuing a journalism career after college. In addition to being Editor-in-Chief of his school newspaper, The Samford Crimson, Drew has also been with Gator Country as an intern for one year. He enjoys the finer things in life like Tampa Bay Rays baseball and always making sure to make fun of the Atlanta Braves to Andrew Spivey’s face.