Meet the Athletes – Jan. 2, 2025

Maya Fowler (left) and Jacob Stewart are Collin College basketball players in Fall 2024.
Photos by NICK YOUNG

Get to know your Collin College student athletes in this regular feature. This week, we meet members of the men's and women's basketball teams. 

Name: Jacob Stewart
Hometown: San Antonio
Position: Shooting guard
Plans after graduation: Play professional basketball
Previous school: East Central High School
What's your favorite go-to food spot? Chipotle
What is the best gift you have ever received? Money
What advice would you give someone who is trying to play sports at the college level? Stay confident, play with confidence, and trust your work
What do you consider is the key to success? Patience, consistency, and trusting your work
Why did you choose Collin College? The play style and Coach (Jim) Sigona

Name: Maya Fowler
Hometown: Aukland, New Zealand
Position: Shooting guard
Plans after graduation: Play in the Tauihi League in New Zealand
Previous school: Epsom Girls Grammar School
Other team(s): Harbour Tupu, Harbour v20's
What's your favorite go-to food spot? Yokoso in Mt. Eden, New Zeeland
What is the best gift you have ever received? A Polaroid camera
What advice would you give someone who is trying to play sports at the college level? You have to love what you do and be willing to work hard.
What do you consider is the key to success? Being willing and committed to persevering through failure and adversity.
Why did you choose Collin College? The competitiveness of the program, the coaches commitment to building a great team culture, and our ability to play