The Manitou Messenger had the opportunity to interview two St. Olaf men’s basketball players – Noah Beck ’20 and Sam Stensgard ’19.
Q: What is your major?
NB: Biology and Economics
SS: Chemistry
Q: Where are you from?
NB: Lone Tree, Colorado
SS: Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.
Q: What is your pregame ritual?
NB: I read the poem “Do not go gentle into that good night” by Dylan Thomas.
SS: I warm up in a certain tank top and shirt before each game.
Q: Who is your favorite athlete?
NB: John Elway
SS: Anthony Davis
Q: What is your favorite sports team?
NB: Denver Nuggets
SS: Minnesota Timberwolves
Q: What is your favorite cereal in the caf?
NB: Lucky Charms
SS: Honey Nut Cheerios
Q: What is the most memorable thing about St. Olaf Basketball?
NB: All the friendships I’ve made throughout the years.
SS: Beating St. Thomas to win the MIAC championship my freshman year.
Q: What is your spirit animal?
NB: Wolf
SS: Treefrog
