Countdown to Men's Basketball - Two Days

Men's Basketball Mike Holmes/Sports Communications

Countdown to Men's Basketball - Two Days

As the Georgia State men's basketball team prepares to take on Duke in historic Cameron Indoor Stadium in the season opener on Nov. 9, we countdown to opening night.

We are just two days until tip-off and today we feature junior guard Devonta White.

The men's basketball team will open at home after two road games on Nov. 19, hosting the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic and facing Monmouth. 

As a reminder fans, season and single game tickets are now on-sale and can be purchased by calling 1-866-GA-STATE or by clicking here

Check back every day as we countdown to the season opener.

Devonta White

Q: What is your favorite TV show?

A: My favorite TV show would have to be The Fresh Prince of Bel Air

Q: If you were a superhero, who would it be?

A: If I was a superhero it would probably be Superman

Q: What's your favorite color?

A: I have two favorite colors which are orange and green

Q: What's your favorite subject in school?

A: My favorite subject in school would have to be speech

Q: What is your best high school memory?

A: My favorite high school memory would have to be graduating

Q: When you order pizza, how do you order it?

A: I'm pretty much just a normal guy so I just order pepperoni

Q: What is your favorite sport to play outside of basketball?

A: Outside of basketball, my favorite sport to play is football

Q: Who is your favorite sports star?

A: My favorite sports star is LeBron James

Q: Why did you come to GSU?

A: I came to GSU to stay close to home as well as to be close to my family

Q: Who is your role model?

A: My role model would have to be my parents.  My dad first then my mother.

Q: What is your favorite thing about GSU basketball?

A: My favorite thing about GSU basketball is how we are a family and the coaching staff keeps us all together.  We're a pretty close knit family.

Q: Where is your favorite place to eat on campus?

A: My favorite place to eat on campus has to be Chick-fil-a

Q: What is currently in your refrigerator?

A: Currently in my refrigerator are Minute Maid Fruit Punch and Lemon Lime Powerade

Q: What is your favorite snack?

A: My favorite snack would have to be Skittles

Q: What's your favorite part about road trips?

A: My favorite part about road trips are the hotel stays

Q: What is your favorite song?

A: My favorite song is I Wish You Would by Kanye and Rick Ross

Q: Who is your favorite artist?

A: My favorite artist right now is between Drake, Wale, and Meek Mill

Q: The top three songs on your iPod right now.

A: My top 3 songs on my iPod right now would probably be Mercy by Kanye West......uh that's a tough one......

Q: Your favorite toy growing up?

A: My favorite toy growing up had to be my Fisher Price basketball goal

Q: Who is the funniest player on the team?

A: The funniest player on the team would have to be David Travers or RJ Hunter

Q: Who is the best dressed player on the team?

A: The best dressed player on the team is me, RJ Hunter, or Justin Green

Q: Who is the best player with the ladies?

A: The best player with the ladies on the team is Manny Atkins

Q: Where is your favorite place to shop?

A: Walter's

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Players Mentioned

Manny Atkins

#23 Manny Atkins

F
6' 7"
Redshirt Junior
Justin Green

#35 Justin Green

F
6' 6"
Sophomore
David Travers

#20 David Travers

G
6' 0"
Freshman
Devonta White

#12 Devonta White

G
5' 10"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Manny Atkins

#23 Manny Atkins

6' 7"
Redshirt Junior
F
Justin Green

#35 Justin Green

6' 6"
Sophomore
F
David Travers

#20 David Travers

6' 0"
Freshman
G
Devonta White

#12 Devonta White

5' 10"
Junior
G