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Player Chat: Mario Little
Mario Little will be join us in a live chat on Tuesday, April 27th at 2:30 PM CT. We’ll take questions from fans and talk to Mario about his redshirt year, plans for the off-season and maybe even his Late Night dance moves…
You can submit your questions in advance via the form below for Mario to answer during the chat.
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Moderator: Mario just joined us and will start taking some questions |
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| London: Hi Mario! Very excited to see you in more action next year! What’s your fondest memory so far as a jayhawk? |
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Mario Little: Playing against Texas last year, and both of the senior nights I’ve attended |
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| Kye (Wichita): Hey Mario. Looking forward to next season and I really hope to see you starting! What part of your game do you think improved the most during your red-shirt season? |
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Mario Little: Shooting, ball-handling and confidence |
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| Jo (Lawrence): Does a lot of pressure come with being known as the funniest player on the team? |
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Mario Little: No, I just try to be myself. And people just laugh. |
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| Casey (Chicago, IL): Mario–what are your summer plans? |
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Mario Little: Work out, take a couple classes, get ready for next season |
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| Jessica (Lawrence): We can’t wait to see you play, Rio. What is your favorite shot to take or is there a shot you feel is your strongest? |
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Mario Little: Any open shot |
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| Katie C. (Mission, KS): Since you were in the Senior Skit at Late Night last year, do you get to be in it again in the fall? I hope so–you were the highlight! |
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Mario Little: Yes, I do. |
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| Jace (Champaign, IL): What advice can you give to a young player who can’t afford a lot of summer camps but wants to improve his game and play at the next level? |
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Mario Little: Go to the park and practice |
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| Mitch H. (St. Louis): What kinds of things do you like to do when you’re not practicing or playing ball? |
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Mario Little: Just chill, watch a movie, play video games–UFC lately |
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| Kelly Ann: What kind of music do you listen to–do you have a favorite artist or group right now? |
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Mario Little: I like R&B, hip-hop. I don’t have a favorite R&B, but hip-hop–JZ |
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Myles M. (Denver, CO): Hi Mario,
You were bothered by injuries your first year at KU–how is your body feeling these days?
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Mario Little: Better. Much better than the last two years. |
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| Machelle (Dallas): Mario–Everyone says you are the funny guy on the team. Who is the funniest person that you know? |
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Mario Little: Funniest person I know on the team is Sherron–everybody’s pretty funny in their own way. |
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| Ryan L. (Phoenix): What teams are you cheering for in the playoffs and who do you think will win it all? |
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Mario Little: Cheering for Chicago, but the Lakers are gonna win it all. |
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| Kym (Hyde Park): What sports do you like to play besides basketball? |
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Mario Little: I don’t play any now, but I liked to play football |
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| Joe B. (KC, MO): Do you view yourself as being in a leadership position for this team with the departure of Cole and Sherron? |
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Mario Little: Yeah. One of the leaders. |
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| Jameson: Why did you choose to wear the #23? Rock Chalk! |
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Mario Little: Because I’m from Chicago and Jordan wore #23 |
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| Shawn (Wichita): What’s your favorite non-basketball team (pro)? |
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Mario Little: I like the Bears and any Chicago team. And I like the Yankees. |
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| Raye (Lincoln, Neb.): Who have been the biggest impacts on your game in your life? |
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Mario Little: Michael Jordan and a lot of NBA players |
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| Braeden: Hi Mario! Has taking a year off (from games) changed how you approach the game or how hard you work? |
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Mario Little: Yeah–I appreciate it more |
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| Lauren: Do you have any superstitions (either basketball-related or other)? |
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Mario Little: If I play good in a certain pair of shoes or undershirt, I’ll stick with that and wear it again |
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| Joplin, MO: It had to tough to sit out last year after being injured much of your junior season. How do you keep motivated in practices? I hope we get a chance to see you healthy this next year. |
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Mario Little: Try to make other guys players and just try to get better myself, thinking about next year. |
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| Kendall K. (Washington Heights): Hi Mario! Do you have friends that play on other teams–can you name some of them and have you ever had to play against them? |
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Mario Little: Yeah, I know guys from Kansas State and Missouri. |
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| Jax (Macon GA): Whats the funniest thing to happen to you guys on a road trip? |
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Mario Little: a lot of funny things happen, it’s hard to choose just one. |
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Moderator: That’s all the time Mario has–thanks to everyone for joining and submitting questions! And thanks to Mario! |
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