Men's Basketball

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Zac Johnson, UW-River Falls

Each week during the 2024-25 academic year, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) will feature two student-athletes (one male and one female) from one of its eight institutions for a “Student-Athlete Spotlight” Q & A segment. The segments will be posted every Thursday and individuals are selected by the institution. The WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlights are presented by Culver's.

Name:  Zac Johnson
Institution:  UW-River Falls
Hometown (High School):  River Falls Wis. (River Falls High School)
Year in school:  Senior
Sport:  Men’s Basketball
Major:  Health and Physical Education

Why did you choose UW-River Falls?
Because of the close connections I have with the coaches and the great environment and energy River Falls brings. It also gives me a chance to play in front of my family and friends who I grew up with.
 
What other clubs/organizations on campus are you involved in?
Bible Study Group.

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
The amount of people who show out for every game, home and away games. People always want to come and show up for their schools and the competition is off the charts in this conference.
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s? 4-Piece Chicken Strip Basket
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s? Cookie Crumble
Non-Athletic Spot-on Campus? University Center
TV Show? Suits
Holiday? Christmas
Food? Wings
Animal? Siberian Tiger
Smartphone App?  Instagram
Musical Group or Artist?  Kanye West
Professional Sports Athlete or Team?  Luke Kennard
Vacation Spot?  Mexico
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
Winning the Sectional Final my senior year of high school to clinch a spot in the WIAA State Tournament.
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Play 2K, or watch football/Basketball.
 
Who is someone that you look up to?
Jesus.
 
Do you have any words of advice for younger/upcoming student-athletes?
Stay consistent, put all your faith into God, he’s got a plan for everyone.
 
One word that describes you?
Chill.
 
What is your dream job? 
Pro Basketball Player.
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Visit Switzerland.
---Visit each state in the United States.
---Go Fishing.
 
A non-athletic talent that you have is?
Cooking.

Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
Pray to God and praise and thank him for everything.
 
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