UP CLOSE: Gavin MacGregor

Nickname: G-Mac

Favorite Coach Quote: "If you're tired, go hard!"

If I could play another sport besides basketball, I would play: Tennis, because it's fun.

How did I spend my offseason: Working and working out.

Before a game I: Listen to coach.

If I were hosting a recruit on a visit to Provo, the most impressive thing I'd have to show him is: The Marriott Center.

My favorite class at BYU: Coaching basketball.

My favorite hobby: Playing the piano.

My most memorable athletic achievement: Earning first team ALL-CIF in high school.

If I had to give up all my possessions except one, I would keep: My wallet because it has my credit cards, and I might be able to buy back my possessions.

My advice to youngsters: Focus and work hard in everything you do.

The best player I've ever faced: Trent Plaisted (BYU teammate).

Who has had the greatest influence on my career: Myself.

If I could invite any three people to dinner, it would be: President Hinckley, my Mom and my Dad.

The most famous person I've ever met: President Samuelson (BYU President).

The first person I call after a game: My Family.

Favorite holiday: Christmas because it's in memory of Christ.

Favorite toy as a child: Legos.

Something about me that few people know: I play the trombone and piano.