Meet our Sports Scholars

Archie Paton

Archie Paton

Journalism student and Basketball point guard/shooting guard.

What is your sport and position?

Basketball, point guard/shooting guard.

What made you pick your sport?

My dad played and coached basketball my whole life, inspiring me to play the sport.

If you didn’t do your sport, what would you do and why?

I recon something to do with music, because I’ve always wanted to really get into playing but I’ve never really had the time.

Why did you choose to study at RGU?

I wanted to move closer to home after living in England to play basketball.

How do you think the sport scholar program will help you progress as a student athlete?

I think it will give me the motivation needed to continue to push myself whilst at uni.

What is your greatest sporting achievement?

My greatest sporting achievement is being a part of the u18 national team.

Who is your sporting role model and why?

I’d have to say Luka Dončić because of his ability to play on and off the ball without having the same athleticism compared to others.

What’s the most valuable lesson you’ve learnt from your sport?

The most valuable lesson I’ve learnt from sport would have the be that not everything’s to do with the skill, most of your ability comes from your mentality.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Hopefully a journalist!

Favourite sporting memory?

Going away to Portugal with Manchester Magic basketball team.

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