Ellensburg, Wash. -- Each week wildcatsports.com will highlight a different Wildcat student-athlete as part of our 2020 Player Profiles series.
 
Name: Kyson Rose
Sport: Men's Basketball
Position: Forward
Hometown: Kennewick, Wash.
 
How many years have you been playing basketball?
15.
 
Favorite Moment as a Wildcat?
The day I signed, the love and support I felt from my teammates, coaches and family members.
 
What drives you to get up in the morning and train?
My desire to be great. I know that if I work as hard as I know I can every day, I could be one of the greatest Wildcat basketball players ever. I promise.
 
What is something you are currently working on?
My athleticism, my vertical, quickness and such.
 
Is pineapple an acceptable topping for pizza?
Nothing is more acceptable.
 
Biggest Pet Peeve?
People showing up late.
 
If you were a superhero, who would you be?
Superman.
 
Who do you consider role models? Why?
My grandpa Parrish for his wisdom in life and in basketball. My mom for all the sacrifices she's made in her life to get me where I am today. Kobe Bean Bryant for paving the way for showing any athlete in any sport what it takes to be great. Showing the hard work, yet making time to be the perfect father and husband to his wife and kids while he could.. RIP Legend..
 
Do you have any pregame or game day rituals?
Calling my Grandfather Parrish, we talk about the team and match up ahead and what I can do to exploit that. Watching film on my matchup, eating right, and mentally preparing to go to war.
 
When you aren't training, or playing, what are your hobbies?
At this point in the year, if I'm not doing any of those things I'm studying, doing some sort of schoolwork, or hanging out with my teammates!
 
What is your hidden talent?
Guitar :)
 
Which actor or actress would you pick to play you in a movie?
Dwayne Johnson or LeBron James.
 
If you didn't play your position, what position would you play?  Why?
If I wasn't a center and the big man, I would play the shooting guard position because of my ability to catch and shoot three pointers, to swing the ball quickly, and find the open man under the basket!
 
What music do you listen to right before a game?
I'll actually listen to Kobe Bryants Mamba Mentality podcasts. If not that, something inspirational that can fire me up right before our games!
 
What is something about you fans may find surprising?
Don't be afraid to come up to me after a game or around campus and say hi! I'm a much more friendly guy than I might look! I love talking to people and getting to know different stories or perspectives, getting to know your guys name around town is something I'd really like to do. so really, don't be shy!