Arizona Wildcats forward Jake DesJardins (55) during media day. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Freshman, No. 55

From: Henderson, Nev.

Size: 6-6 215

Probable role: Walk-on forward

Age: 18

Major: Undecided

Follow him here: @jakedesjardins (Twitter), jakedesjardins (Instagram, private)

First team ever watched: My grandma is from Minnesota so I’m a big Minnesota Vikings fan. I’ve followed them since I was little.

Favorite place basketball has taken you to: I went to Reno for the state championship last year. It was just a cool experience with my family. They all drove up with us, so that was my favorite experience so far.

Pregame superstition: I just like to put my headphones in, relax, get ready for the game and think about what I’m about to do. Nothing too special.

Favorite campus hangout: Locker room

Favorite snack: I’m an Oreo guy. Oreo and milk. (What variety?) Maybe a Double Stuf sometime, but I just keep it simple.

What you think of when you think of the ’90s: I was born in ’98 so I don’t think of much. I’d have to say the beginning of my life. 


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