York College

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Getting To Know Malakai
I Chose York Because: The basketball program is  currently in rebuild mode and I would love to be a part of the new success.Red is also my favorite color and that is  the main color I see as soon as I arrive on campus.
Favorite Part About York College: I like how diverse the school is and it welcomes us to try new things.
Dream Job: Professional Basketball Player
Superstition: I must wear double socks and put lotion on hands right before a game, or else I will not play well.
Story Behind Your Jersey Number: I wore #13 my whole high school career. I had some big milestones in that jersey number. 

My Favorite…
Sport Besides Basketball: American Football
Professional Sports Team: Boston Celtics
Professional Athlete: Kyrie Irving
Book: How To (Randall Munroe)
Movie: Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
TV Show: Dragon Ball Z
Meal: Dinner
Post-Game Food: Lasagna
Cereal: Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Color: Red
Place To Get A Slice Of Pizza: Gino’s Pizza (Far Rockaway, NY)
Website: youtube.com or nba.com
Hype Song Before A Game: Humble (Lil Baby)
App: TIDAL