Quick Q&A: Zach Smith, Burnsville basketball

BURNSVILLE, SR.

BASKETBALL

Smith is a standout point guard on the basketball team as well as a pitcher on the baseball team in the spring. Here is a closer look at Smith:

The best movie you've seen in the last year? "The Hunger Games."

Three words your friends or teammates might use to describe you: Crafty, perfectionist, funny.

How did you get started playing sports? When I was younger, I always needed a ball in my hand, and that's how it started.

At my first varsity practice, I felt … anxious.

What is your most memorable moment as a high school athlete? Making the varsity team as a sophomore.

Who is your school's biggest rival, and why? For me, it would be Eastview because growing up we've always had really good games with them.

If you could change one thing about high school sports, what would it be? Putting in a shot clock because the game would be faster-paced and no one would be stalling.

How do you balance school and sports during the year? Time management and study hall.

Who is your favorite college or pro sports team and why? The Minnesota Timberwolves because they are fun to watch.