X-Men basketball forward Daniel Passley is the latest athlete featured in our Getting to Know your X-Women and X-Men series throughout the summer. Daniel is a fourth year Human Kinetics student (fifth year eligibility) from Mississauga, Ont.
If I could be StFX President for a day I would?
Probably end the semester early, even if we're a day into it.
A unique talent or skill I have is?
Remembering old facts, I'm a fan of history and learning new things.
When I am not studying or playing my sport, in my spare time I like to?
Watching old basketball games or lifting weights.
If I could have lunch with anyone in the world, it would be with?
If it was somebody I haven't met, I'd probably say LeBron James and Barack Obama.
My biggest pet peeve is?
When people are late.
My dream job is?
NBA owner.
If I could compete in any other sport at StFX it would be?
Love watching it, so I wouldn't mind trying out baseball if that opportunity came.
If I could come out at the start of a game to an entrance song, it would be?
Jay Z - U Don't Know.
Something interesting about my hometown is?
Pearson airport is there, and no, Mississauga and Toronto are not the same city.
My favorite moment to date as a StFX student-athlete is?
Knocking off 3-time defending champs Dalhousie this past year in the playoffs.
FAVORITE class: Don't have one in particular, probably any history course
FAVORITE place to study: My room
FAVORITE food: Stew peas
FAVORITE summer activity: Love training, getting body ready for the year. It's a good break from anything that could be bothering me.
FAVORITE animated movie: I'd say the Lion King and Toy Story 2
FAVORITE social media platform: Instagram, always something interesting on there
FAVORITE TV show: The Simpsons or The Wire
FAVORITE item of clothing: Anything dri-fit
FAVORITE mobile app: Uber and Uber Eats always come in handy
FAVORITE pro sports team: New England Patriots/New York Yankees
FAVORITE pro sports athlete: LeBron James/Carmelo Anthony