Oct. 19, 2016
THE FLATS – A native of Waycross, Ga., freshman Shaheed Medlock comes to the Flats after lettering for four years at Ware County High School under head coach Tre Hill.
The 6-foot-5 guard served as the team captain his final three years at Ware County and earned the reputation of an outstanding defensive player. He is attending Georgia Tech on a Bill Gates Millennium Scholarship.
Shoe Size: 14
Roommate: Josh H., Josh O., Tadric
Three words that describe me: Positive, Improving, Defense
Favorite food: Salmon
Favorite late night snack: Fruit
Meal I prepare most often: Smoothie
Favorite interest, activity or hobby outside of basketball: Training/workout
App on your phone you use the most: Text messaging if not Snapchat
Favorite spot on campus: McCamish
Favorite childhood activity: Basketball
Favorite TV show: ESPN College Basketball
Moment in history I’d like to have witnessed: Michael Jordan defeats Detroit Pistons
Favorite place you have traveled to: Miami
Celebrity crush: Skylar Diggins
Job I’d like outside of basketball: Entrepreneur
Favorite sports movie: Michael Jordan: His Airness
Favorite non-sports movie: Space Jam
Best sports talent besides basketball: Boxing, Football, Track
Favorite NBA player: Michael Jordan
Favorite non-NBA athlete: Muhammad Ali
Favorite non-NBA professional team: Oakland Raiders
Favorite Georgia Tech sport to watch: Basketball
Most memorable sports moment: Michael Jordan Flu Game
Pregame ritual: Imagine what’s going to happen, see myself playing, the challenges, the setting
My focus this summer: Improve my body and mind; get better
Favorite Coach Pastner phrase: If you want to play, you have to show up
What I’m looking forward to most about Georgia Tech: Great Education – Degree, great basketball career, great learning experience, connections
ABOUT GEORGIA TECH MEN’S BASKETBALL
Georgia Tech’s men’s basketball team is in its first year under head coach Josh Pastner. Tech has been a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference since 1979, won three ACC Championships (1985, 1990, 1993), played in the NCAA Tournament 16 times and played in two Final Fours (1990, 2004). Connect with Georgia Tech Men’s Basketball on social media by liking their Facebook Page, or following on Twitter (@GTMBB).
For more information on Tech basketball, visit Ramblinwreck.com. Tickets for men’s basketball can be purchased here.
