Q&A with Michael Mims

Xavier senior Shannon Mulcahey recently sat down with Michael Mims, who left Prairie this spring and transferred to Xavier. He will be a senior for the Saints during the 2014-15 school year and will play basketball.

Q: What was the reasoning behind coming to Xavier at the end of the school year?

A: In order to be eligible to play in the next basketball season (winter 2014), I have to be in school for 90 days.

Q: Were there any stereotypes that were broken once you came here?

A: I really came with an open mind to Xavier. I've heard great things about this school, so I wasn't judgmental.

Q: Why did you decide to transfer from Prairie to Xavier?

A: I came here because I wanted a personal change. Everyone I knew said they liked Xavier, and I wanted to be involved in a good basketball program.

Q: How did your parents help you in the transfer process?

A: They supported me the whole way. They said whatever I wanted to do was fine with them.

Q: Are there any colleges that are already trying to recruit you for basketball?

A: I have talked to recruiters from Truman State (Missouri) and also from Wayne State University (Nebraska).