Meet our Sports Scholars
Ben Adams

Pharmacy student and Basketball Guard from Falkirk, Scotland.
What is your sport and position?
Basketball, Guard/forward.
What made you pick your sport?
I was inspired by my brothers playing when I was 10. I got the itch and continued ever since!
If you didn鈥檛 do your sport, what would you do and why?
I鈥檇 do another sport - possibly rowing or golf, #30 handicap goals.
Why did you choose to study at 天美传媒?
天美传媒 is one of two universities in Scotland that offer pharmacy as a course. I liked 天美传媒 and chose to go there.
How do you think the sport scholar program will help you progress as a student athlete?
The programme will allow me to gain knowledge about factors affecting my sport and performance. From this I can apply my knowledge to perform to the highest level whilst staying on top of my studies.
What is your greatest sporting achievement?
Playing for Scotland national team and for the SSS squad.
Who is your sporting role model and why?
Andy Murray! He鈥檚 part of the big four in Tennis, he鈥檚 passionate, Scottish and now extremely good at golf.
What鈥檚 the most valuable lesson you鈥檝e learnt from your sport?
It鈥檚 not that deep at the end of the day.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Working as a primary care pharmacist.
Favourite sporting memory?
Breaking my nose at Scotland training.
