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Assuming that the interview was not cleaned up, TM may be the most articulate Wake BB player in a very long time.  Perhaps a budding politician.  And, an extremely talented player.

gary on 02/25/2011 (10:46 pm)

Travis is one of the reasons that, in spite of the team’s struggles, it’s easy to say, “Proud to be a Deacon” ... and one of the reasons it makes sense to continue to support this team.

Rhenish on 02/25/2011 (2:47 pm)

Totally agree with everything Ken said.  I’ve been very proud to have Travis McKie representing our team and school. 

In this interview, I was particularly impressed by how critical Travis was when asked to assess the areas he needed to improve.  That’s the mark of a great player - always aware of how he can and must improve.  I only hope that his attitude is shared by the rest of the guys on the team.  They all have significant potential that can be tapped with the right attitude and hard work.

DC on 02/25/2011 (2:18 pm)

Travis is an impressive kid.  We enjoy watching him.  If Wake needs a player to step up next year as their leader, I don’t think they could do any better than Travis.

Jim on 02/25/2011 (1:06 pm)

I will say that Travis Mckie is a very bright spot in an otherwise horrific season. What I like best about Mckie is that he is giving 100% regardless of the score. He is playing way undersized at the power forward with usually no other forward to help rebound, but he almost always leads Wake in boards. Most of this is hustle and determination. He is not the most talented freshman we have had recently, but he may end up making a bigger mark than most of the others. He reminds me some of Josh Howard. Josh was the only player I have ever seen to improve significantly every year. Mckie has a lot of those intangibles relating to desire, effort and basketball IQ. Hope he sticks around for a good while.

Ken Nowell on 02/25/2011 (12:48 pm)