Mariajose Garza 
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Jaylen Washington is a finance sophomore from Dallas and a guard for the UTRGV Men’s Basketball Team. During his first season, he played in 22 games and averaged 2.8 points per game.
Q: What is a fun fact about yourself?
A: “I love to binge watch shows.”
Q: Who or what got you started in basketball?
A: “My father, for sure. He had a big impact and played a big role. He just has a love for the game.”
Q: What’s made you continue basketball?
A: “My love for it and also my family.”
Q: Who has been your biggest inspiration or role model?
A: “My little siblings. I have a little sister and … a little brother.”
Q: Who is your favorite basketball player?
A: “I would say Kyrie Irving.”
Q: How do you mentally prepare for a game?
A: “I call my family first, get the good luck from them. Then, I just lock in with music.”
Q: What kind of music do you listen to?
A: “All different types … YoungBoy, Billie Eilish, Lil Baby, just a bunch of people. My favorite song right now would be ‘Room Comfort’ by Rylo and Durk.”
Q: Which shows or movies do you like to watch?
A: “Right now. I’m watching ‘Snowfall,’ and I just finished ‘Stranger Things.’”
Q: Do you have any hobbies?
A: “Outside of basketball, no, not really.”
Q: What do you like most about UTRGV?
A: “The connectivity. I would say the family vibe that I get from it. I definitely feel like it’s a little community. It shows a lot of love and a lot of support.”
Q: What are your biggest goals?
A: “To win a Southland [Conference] championship.”
—Compiled by Mariajose Garza
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