James Philbrook '14 (Auburn, Maine) is a sophomore forward for the SJC men's basketball team. He is currently averaging 2.2 points and 2.0 rebounds per game and has eight steals and three blocked shots as one of the Monks' top bench options this season. Philbrook has appeared in all 15 games and is averaging 14.2 minutes of PT per contest. 

Bio information 

Full name:  James Robert Philbrook  

Born when and where?  March 18, 1992 Auburn, Maine  

Year:  2014  

Major:  Physical Education  

Hometown:  Auburn, Maine  

High School:  Edward Little High School  

Sport and position:  Basketball, forward  

Favorites 

Song:  Return of the Mack by Mark Morrison  

Professional Sports Team:  Celtics, Patriots, Bruins, Red Sox  

Athlete:  Kevin Garnett  

Food:  Chinese food  

T.V. Shows: Entourage, Family Guy, Blue Mountain State 

Movie: Wedding Crashers 

Book:  The Book of Basketball  

Feature Questions

Why did you choose Saint Joseph's College?

For its beautiful campus, close to home, and to also play basketball 

What is/was your favorite class at St. Joe's and why?

Western Civ because it was a great learning experience and I got an A in the class 

What was your first job (actually received a paycheck)?

Worked at a summer camp called Hoop Basketball Camp located in Casco, Maine. Greatest place in the world.

Who would you like to trade places for a day with and why?

Kobe Bryant - to know how it feels to be the greatest basketball player in the world 

What is on your "Bucket List?"

Travel the world, see a dinosaur 

Talent you'd most like to have:

To be able to fly 

What is your motto?

Y.O.L.O. (You Only Live Once) 

Do you have any superstitions before you go into a big game?

Nope 

Why did you choose your jersey #?

Because Kevin Garnett wears # 5 

What is your most memorable moment as an athlete at SJC?

Traveling to North Carolina and playing Davidson, and going to England and playing pro teams. 

Who has had the greatest impact on your life?

My family 

Can you tell us something about you that most people don't know?

Once ate 50 McNuggets under an hour on our way home from a basketball game 

Where do you see yourself in five years?

Living the dream 

If you could meet anyone (past or present) who would it be and why?

George Washington because he was our first president 

What are your hobbies?

Hanging out with my friends and family, playing basketball, video games, sleeping, and eating 

What is your ideal day away from athletics?

Hanging with my friends, watching TV, sleeping 

Do you plan on playing sports or coaching after you graduate?

I hope to coach someday 

What are your personal and team goals for this season?

Win GNAC's