Get to Know David Rivers

One of three freshmen on the 2011-12 Husker roster, David Rivers has been a winner throughout his career. The 6-foot-7 guard/forward won three state titles at Little Rock (Ark.) Hall High School, averaging 19 points and seven rebounds per game as a senior. Rivers also won an AAU national title playing for the Arkansas Wings in 2010.

We took a few minutes to learn more about David.

Favorite TV show as a kid: X-Men
Favorite pro team: LA Lakers/New England Patriots
Favorite sports movie: Glory Road/Coach Carter
Favorite meal: T-bone steak
Favorite vegetable: Corn on the cob
Favorite workout song: Champion by Ron Artest
Favorite class you've taken: Spanish
What you would do with a time machine:  Go see dinosaurs
Celebrity crush: Hannah Montana
Something a lot of fans wouldn't know about you: I have a pet fish named Nemo
When you're not competing, you like to: Play golf
Superpower you wish you had: Fly
Pregame rituals: Pray, listen to music and call my dad
Best friend on the team: Corey Hilliard and Josiah Moore
Why you chose Nebraska:  Great environment
Best thing about Nebraska: The fans and the facilities
What you want to do after college: Play professionally