Name: Massiah Merritt

People that have influenced him the most: His mother and his AAU coach/Lincoln High School assistant coach Jermaine Brown

Favorite Athlete: James Harden

Favorite sports movie: Coach Carter

Favorite sports team: Houston Rockets

His secondary sport would be: Football

His favorite thing about being a student-athlete at Berkeley: He can get an education while playing basketball

His ideal pregame meal: A light meal such as fruit, salad, or a sandwich

If he could invite three guests to dinner, who would they be: His mother, his son, and a friend.

He believes the key to success is: Teammates motivating one another, and team chemistry

His expectations for himself for this season: To finish strong

His expectations of his teammates for this season: To win another USCAA title

Two things Knights fans would be interested to know about him:  He is a father, and he is a vegetarian.