May 8, 2009

"Quick Dribbles" is an offseason Question and Answer series with the current Northern Illinois men's basketball players. In Sean Kowal's edition, find out what he misses most about his hometown of St. Louis.

NIUHuskies.com: What was the biggest area of your game that you worked on during your redshirt transfer year?
Kowal: I really focused on developing my mid-range game.

NIUHuskies.com: Outside of being a big target out on the basketball floor, what is the biggest advantage to being 6-foot-11?
Kowal: I can easily put the star on top of the Christmas tree.

NIUHuskies.com: What sort of chemistry did you and Xavier Silas develop in your one season at Colorado that will help you when he is eligible to play next season?
Kowal: We know each other's every move, and that will be an advantage for us, particularly early in the season.

NIUHuskies.com: Since there isn't an NBA team in St. Louis, which team do you root for?
Kowal: I'm a Dallas Mavericks fan.

NIUHuskies.com: What is one thing the Huskie fan base doesn't know about Sean Kowal?
Kowal: That I love country music.

NIUHuskies.com: Finish this sentence: The biggest thing I miss about St. Louis is ...
Kowal: Imo's Pizza.