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Know the Men's Basketball Eagles: Jason Burnell
10/30/2015 9:32:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Georgia Southern opens the season with an exhibition game Nov. 5.
Get to know the Eagles on the men's basketball team before the season opens Nov. 5. Be on the lookout for a series of Q&As each week leading up to the exhibition contest against Middle Georgia in Hanner Fieldhouse. Season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at GSEagles.com/tickets or by calling 1-800-GSU-WINS. Season ticket options are available for both general admission and reserved seating, which comes with reserved parking when purchased. Fans can enjoy chair-back seats in the reserved sections for $90 a season ticket for either men's or women's basketball. Alternatively, general admission season tickets are $65 and are located behind the baskets on bleachers. A combo package is also available for $120 and includes both men's and women's basketball contests.
Jason Burnell, Fr., Forward
DeLand, Fla.
Full Name: Jason Scott Burnell
Who is your biggest inspiration and why? My grandma because she is an extraordinary person and you can always depend on her. She believed in me more than I did and I wouldn't be where I am today without her.
Best advice you have ever been given: Stay humble but hungry.
Favorite Georgia Southern game day tradition: Getting hype in the locker room.
Favorite App: Snapchat
Favorite TV Show: Empire
Favorite Movie: The Godfather
Most played song on your iPod/iPhone/Mp3 player (song title and artist): Time- Fetty Wap
Favorite food: Fried Pork Chops
Who would you like to have dinner with? Fetty Wap
Pre-game superstition: Prayer/ Getting hype
What's your go-to dance move? Kodak dance
Once you're done at Georgia Southern, what do you want to be remembered as? A phenomenal Student-Athlete.
If you weren't playing basketball, what sport would you compete in at the college level? Tennis
What do you want to say to the fans who watch you play during your time at Georgia Southern? I play with a lot of energy, passion, and toughness.
Best-tasting meal/food you make: Ribeye with zucchini
Favorite athlete: Anthony Davis
Favorite basketball player: Anthony Davis
Favorite musical artist: Fetty Wap/ Kodak Black
Favorite actor: Idris Elba
Favorite actress: Taraji P. Henson
Current vehicle year, make and model: 2009 Avalon
We're going on a road trip within driving distance of Statesboro. Where are we going? Popeyes
Plans after graduation: Going to law school.
Georgia Southern Athletics provides up-to-date information on all its sports through its official website, GSEagles.com, through social media channels facebook.com/GSAthletics, twitter.com/GSAthletics, iOS app Georgia Southern Eagles and Android app Eagles GATA. For tickets to Georgia Southern athletics events visit GSEagles.com/tickets.
Jason Burnell, Fr., Forward
DeLand, Fla.
Full Name: Jason Scott Burnell
Who is your biggest inspiration and why? My grandma because she is an extraordinary person and you can always depend on her. She believed in me more than I did and I wouldn't be where I am today without her.
Best advice you have ever been given: Stay humble but hungry.
Favorite Georgia Southern game day tradition: Getting hype in the locker room.
Favorite App: Snapchat
Favorite TV Show: Empire
Favorite Movie: The Godfather
Most played song on your iPod/iPhone/Mp3 player (song title and artist): Time- Fetty Wap
Favorite food: Fried Pork Chops
Who would you like to have dinner with? Fetty Wap
Pre-game superstition: Prayer/ Getting hype
What's your go-to dance move? Kodak dance
Once you're done at Georgia Southern, what do you want to be remembered as? A phenomenal Student-Athlete.
If you weren't playing basketball, what sport would you compete in at the college level? Tennis
What do you want to say to the fans who watch you play during your time at Georgia Southern? I play with a lot of energy, passion, and toughness.
Best-tasting meal/food you make: Ribeye with zucchini
Favorite athlete: Anthony Davis
Favorite basketball player: Anthony Davis
Favorite musical artist: Fetty Wap/ Kodak Black
Favorite actor: Idris Elba
Favorite actress: Taraji P. Henson
Current vehicle year, make and model: 2009 Avalon
We're going on a road trip within driving distance of Statesboro. Where are we going? Popeyes
Plans after graduation: Going to law school.
Georgia Southern Athletics provides up-to-date information on all its sports through its official website, GSEagles.com, through social media channels facebook.com/GSAthletics, twitter.com/GSAthletics, iOS app Georgia Southern Eagles and Android app Eagles GATA. For tickets to Georgia Southern athletics events visit GSEagles.com/tickets.
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