Linfield University Athletics

JUNIOR
Letter winner.
Appeared in 25 games.
Totaled 94 points.
 
SOPHOMORE
Letter winner.
Appeared in 15 games.
Totaled 68 points.
 
FRESHMAN
Letter winner.
Appeared in eight games.
 
ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL
Three-time letter winner in basketball.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in journalism and media studies.
Son of Kasey and Chris Downing.
 
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD? I chose to attend Linfield because all the basketball players made me feel welcome.
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU? Being a student athlete means representing something bigger than yourself both on and off the court.
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON? Participating in sports has taught me valuable lessons like dedication, time management and composure that when I’m done playing basketball will continue to help me throughout life.
 
WHAT'S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU'VE TAKEN AND WHY? The best class I’ve taken at Linfield is sports philosophy because we covered interesting topics relating to ethics in sport.
 
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? My mom has been my greatest inspiration because she always has worked hard to support me.
 
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I'VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN... As a senior now, the greatest lesson I’ve learned has been to enjoy the little things because sports don’t last forever.
 
AS A LINFIELD-STUDENT ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE... To help my team in any way possible that allows us to win.
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? Being a photographer for a sports team.