Meet the Athletes - Dec. 17, 2021

John Achebe and Adamari Waddell, Collin College, Fall 2021
Photos by SARA CARPENTER

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: Adamari Waddell
Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Position: Forward
Plans/goals after graduation: I plan to transfer to a four-year school, graduate with a computer science degree, and eventually become a computer programmer.
Previous school: Cibola High School
Favorite book: The Hunger Games
Favorite movie:  The Fast and The Furious
Favorite quote: "Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud." – Maya Angelou
Who do you respect most in life and why? I respect my mother because she has always done her best to provide for me no matter the circumstance. She is the most hardworking, kind, and intelligent person I know.
What accomplishment are you most proud of? I was a McDonald's All-American Nominee.
Why did you choose Collin College? I chose Collin because it has a great academic and athletic program. I felt this was the best school to help me improve as a student-athlete.

Name:  John Achebe
Hometown: Wylie
Position: Point Guard
Plans/goals after graduation: I want to earn my Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Previous school: Wylie High School
Favorite book:  The Cat in the Hat
Favorite movie: Black Panther
Favorite quote: "I'm not superstitious, but I am a little 'stitious."
Who do you respect most in life and why? I respect my parents because they work hard.
What accomplishment are you most proud of? Graduating high school
Why did you choose Collin College? It was a good fit.