Meet Track and Field Jumper Josh DeKonty

Meet Track and Field Jumper Josh DeKonty

Born: May 19, 1989

Hometown: Gilbert, Ariz.

High School: Highland

Major: Accounting

Favorite TV Shows: House, Criminal Minds

What I listen to before I jump: Trip Lee, he is a Christian rapper

My ride: 2006 Dodge Neon

Favorite movies: Man on Fire, Training Day

Favorite website: Hotnewhiphop.com, YouTube.com

Favorite athletes: Basketball: Dwayne Wade, Football: Larry Fitzgerald

Posters on my walls: Michael Jordan, Dwayne Wade and Kevin Garnett

Worst habit: Laziness

First Job: Merchandiser for Coca Cola

Favorite city to visit: Miami

My hero: My dad

My bucket list: Skydiving…I have wanted to go for awhile, but I still haven’t

My motto: “Deal with it”

Favorite holiday: Christmas

Dream job: To play in the NBA

What are you doing on your days off?: I like to play basketball, watch TV and play Modern Warfare 2 on PS3

I never leave home without…: My wallet and cell phone

I’d love to trade places with…: Dwayne Wade

DID YOU KNOW?…Northern Arizona swimming and diving has been recognized by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) for its academic excellence in the classroom. The women earned the Division I Team Scholar All-American award for the fifth time under head coach Andy Johns in 2010.