Our Nittany Lion newcomers took some time with us for a Q&A series. Take a few moments to read all their answers!
Caleb Dorsey
#11 | Freshman | Forward | Westminster, Md. | The Hill School
Favorite color: Green
Favorite flavor of ice cream: Strawberry
Favorite lyric: "Through all of the issues and all of the pain, I find happiness again.
Through all of the issues and all of the pain, they say sun shines after it rains." - Rod Wave
Favorite value in others: Loyalty
Best personal quality/trait: Honesty
Rather live without TV or music?: TV
What game or movie universe would you most like to live in: Grand Theft Auto
Superpower I would like to have: The ability to grant unlimited wishes
My earliest basketball memory: When I was maybe 1 or 2 years old, I had a mini hoop in the house that I would throw the ball at before I even knew what I was doing. My dad had put the ball in my hand very early on.
If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be: Pizza
Favorite childhood TV show: Tom and Jerry
The most ridiculous fact I know: A rhino's horn is made of the same protein that is found in hair.
Talent I'd most like to have: Singing
What I found out about myself during the quarantine: I need to keep a routine/schedule or things won't get done.
Mike Epps would play me in a movie about my life.
One of the most defining moments in my life was: Winning a prep school state championship my sophomore year.
My favorite athlete to watch is: Kevin Durant
My inspiration is: My parents are my inspiration because they have bent over backwards for me for my entire life in order to make sure I didn't ever have to worry about anything. I play with the hope that they won't have to work another day in their lives.
At Penn State, I am most looking forward to: Meeting new people, making it to March Madness (and winning), and graduating.
DJ Gordon
#23 | Freshman | Guard | Pittsburgh, Pa. | First Love Christian Academy
Nickname: Deej
Favorite color: Red
Favorite flavor of ice cream: Strawberry
Favorite lyric: "Life ain't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift though" - Kodak Black
Favorite value in others: Positive mindsets
Best personal quality/trait: My hair
Rather live without TV or music?: Without music
Game or movie universe would you most like to live in: Grand Theft Auto
Superpower I would like to have: To be invisible
If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be: Chicken sandwiches
Favorite childhood TV show: Suite Life of Zack and Cody
Talent I'd most like to have: How to play Fortnite
What I found out during the quarantine: I like to clean
I would go to acting school and play myself in a movie about my life.
One of the most defining moments in my life was: Graduating high school.
My favorite athlete to watch is: LeBron James
My inspiration is: My family inspires me to get to the league.
At Penn State, I am most looking forward to: Getting my degree and a national championship!
Dallion Johnson
#22 | Freshman | Guard | Haverhill, Mass. | Phillips Academy
Nickname: Dalliooo
Favorite color: Red
Favorite flavor of ice cream: Moose Tracks
Favorite movie quote: "You said we're a team. One person struggles, we all struggle. One player triumphs, we all triumph, right? Coach Ken Carter from the movie "Coach Carter"
Favorite value in others: Trust
Best personal quality/trait: Respectful
Rather live without TV or music?: I would rather live without TV
Game or movie universe would you most like to live in: Wii Sports Resort
Superpower I would like to have: Resurrection
My earliest basketball memory: When I first played AAU, I was in first grade playing with fifth-graders.
If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be: Watermelon
Favorite childhood TV show: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The most ridiculous fact I know: Hippos kill around 3,000 people yearly.
Talent I'd most like to have: To sing and play piano
What I found out during the quarantine: Family is everything.
Jaden Smith would play me in a movie about my life.
One of the most defining moments in my life was: When my little brother Kingston was born.
My favorite athlete to watch is: Michael Jordan
My inspiration is: Jesse Owens because he faced so much adversity throughout his life, but managed to accomplish great things.
At Penn State, I am most looking forward to: Winning with the team!
Samuel Sessoms
#3 | Junior | Guard | Philadelphia, Pa. | The Shipley School
Nickname: Sam
Favorite color: Sky Blue
Favorite flavor of ice cream: Cookies and Cream
Favorite movie quote: Reality is wrong, dreams are for real.
Favorite value in others: Loyalty
Best personal quality/trait: Being social and being able to have conversations with many different people.
Rather live without TV or music?: Without TV
What game or movie universe would you most like to live in: Space Jam
Superpower I would like to have: Ability to fly
My earliest basketball memory: Sitting at a recreation center and watching my dad play. It was just me and my big sister.
If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be: Fried barbecue chicken
Favorite childhood TV show: Everybody Hates Chris
The most ridiculous fact I know: Children of identical twins are genetically siblings, not cousins.
Talent I'd most like to have: Being able to sing
What I found out during the quarantine: I'm good at shooting empty bottles into a trash can.
Rick Gonzalez would play me in a movie about my life.
One of the most defining moments in my life was: Leading a protest in my hometown.
My favorite athlete to watch is: Russell Westbrook
My inspiration is: My parents are my inspiration. They showed me that family is most important in your life and you have to do anything to take care of your family.
At Penn State, I am most looking forward to: Winning a Big 10 Championship.
Abdou Tsimbila
#30 | Freshman | Forward | Yaoundé, Cameroon | St. Maria Goretti
Favorite colors: Blue and yellow
Favorite flavor of ice cream: Vanilla
Favorite value in others: Loyalty
Best personal quality/trait: Loyalty
Rather live without TV or music?: Without TV
What game or movie universe would you most like to live in: FIFA
Superpower I would like to have: Unlimited knowledge
If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be: Eru
Best basketball memory: Helping my high school basketball team reach the championship game for the first time in a long time.
Favorite childhood TV show: The Suite Life of Zack and Cody
Interesting fact about me: I know five languages: French, Arabic, Ngala, Banham & English
What I found out during the quarantine: It was boring being alone.
One of the most defining moments in my life was: Leaving my hometown to come to the United States
My favorite athletes to watch are: Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo
My inspiration is: My mother
At Penn State, I am most looking forward to: Winning a Big Ten Championship and getting my degree!
