Brett Pyne | Posted: 30 Jan 2001 | Updated: 30 Jan 2001

Jordan Archibald, Up Close

Nickname: Arch

Favorite cold cereal: Fruity Pebbles

Why did you choose to play basketball over other sports: I started when I was young.

Favorite Steve Cleveland Quote: "NC-2A"

How did you spend your off-season: Working, lifting, and playing ball.

Who has had the greatest influences on your basketball career and why: My Dad- he's my biggest fan and my biggest critic."

What is your favorite hobby or activity away from basketball: Lacrosse.

Interesting fact most people don't know about me: I'm a hopeless romantic.

What I want to be doing sometime in my life: See the Orioles in a World Series.

What is your most memorable athletic achievement or moment: Winning league in basketball my sophomore year in high school and winning lacrosse all four years in high school.

If I were on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," the person I'd call for my lifeline and why: My sister-in-law Becca, she knows something about everything.

If you could play another position, what would it be: Point guard.

The best player I've ever faced: Sean Elliott

The dirtiest team I've ever played: Georgetown Prep.

My advice to youngsters: Work hard, be smart, and have fun.

My favorite professor: Dr. Choi

How did you select your jersey number: Coach Santiago messed up and gave me the wrong one.

People say I look like: A cross between Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise.

Before a basketball game, I: Always shoot.

My favorite scripture: John 15:13.

The best book I've read: Lords of Discipline

One place I would like to visit: Bora Bora

If you could invite any three people to dinner, who would they be: My parents and Michael Jordan.