Jonathan Silver-Men's Basketball

Position: PF
Age: 21
Hometown: Oakville, Ontario
High School Attended: St. Thomas Aquinas
Major: Economics
Year of Eligibility: 1
Why did you choose to attend Brock?

I chose to go to Brock because my brother at the time was going here as well so it would make life for the parents easier if they wanted to come see us.
How long have you played basketball? I've been playing basketball since I was around 5 years old in those YMCA leagues.
What got you started in basketball?

My parents got me started early in basketball and a lot of other sports as well, but my love for the game kept me playing basketball over the other sports.
Highlight of your basketball career?

The highlight of my career has to be starting 3 games this year with Brock Badgers after making the team as a walk-on. Also an OFSAA bronze in my final year of high school.
Who is your role model?

My role model has to be my dad because he's always told me that anything’s possible if you work hard enough for it.
Extracurricular Activities: Hanging with friends, bike riding and relaxing
Favorite food: Hamburgers and Nachos
Favorite movie: He Got Game and Zoolander's a classic
Favorite book: Definately the Harry Potter series

Favorite Song: Donald Trump by Mac Miller
Nickname: Silvs, Silver, Long Jon, Silver Knights
Shoe size: 13
What are your future ambition in both your career and life? I really have no idea what I plan on doing after my University career but I'd like to do something in regards to marketing, and of course still be coaching basketball
Parents/Siblings and what they do?

My father Oliver is the Director of Customer Retention at Ryder Canada, my mother Janice is a babysitter, and my brother Alex is a graduate at Brock and is going to Sheridan College
If you could travel any place in the world where would you go and why? I would go to Aruba because I've heard the beaches and resorts there are amazing