Tate Talks: Catching Up with Jalen Tate

What were some positives about being home during the pandemic?
Being with my family.

What was your typical day during the pandemic?
Wake up, work out, eat, play video games, sleep, repeat.

What were your main points of emphasis you worked on over the past few months?
Shooting consistency and adding strength.

What did you do to stay in shape when you couldn’t get into the gym?
I built a weight room in our house with my Dad. I did some workouts in sand with some of my Northern Kentucky teammates.

Outside of basketball, what are your hobbies?
Video games, hanging out with friends and swimming.

What is something you missed most about basketball during the pandemic?
Sold out arenas, fans screaming for you and the NCAA Tournament.

You are playing your ultimate fantasy game. Who is on your team and who are you playing against?
My team is me, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, Kevin Durant and Anthony Davis.
We are playing: Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, James Harden, Derrick Fisher and David Robinson.

If you could play with any former Razorback, who would it be?
Patrick Beverley

If you had a prepaid credit card with no limit, what would you do?
I would want my family to all live in the same estate. For me, I’d buy a Versace Rolex, Gucci sweatsuit and trip to Nike Town.

What were your favorite TV shows growing up?
Rick and Morty. Ed Edd ‘n Eddy.

What have you binge-watched during the pandemic?
Blacklist

What is one thing that stood out to you after watching “The Last Dance?”
Michael’s attitude.

What piece of advice would you give the “12-year-old you” or “freshman-in-high school-you”?
Take no prisoners and get to it every day.