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Chris Gray
#4 UNC | Attack
HOMETOWN: WADING RIVER, NY
Why I Use STX
I have always appreciated the comfort and the reliability of STX's products. Their advancements in both technology and product design separates them from other lacrosse brands.
Accolades
- 4x NCAA All-American (2x First Team)
- 2x UNC Captain
- 2021 ACC Player of the Year
- 2021 ACC Men's Larcosse Scholar-Athlete of the Year
- 2021 Tewaaraton Award Finalist
- 2021 LT. Jack Turnball Award (Top Collegiate Attackman)
CHRIS'S SETUP
Q&A
Q. HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU STARTED PLAYING?
A. I started playing lacrosse in first grade when I was five years old.
Q. WHO WAS YOUR FAVORITE ATHLETE (ANY SPORT) GROWING UP?
A. I have always admired Kobe Bryant. His infamous “mamba mentality” and dedication to hold himself to a higher standard has had a tremendous influence on how I approach the game of lacrosse.
Q. WHAT WAS YOUR PLAY HUGE MOMENT IN YOUR CAREER?
A. My play huge moment in my career came when I decided transfer to UNC and play on the same fields once occupied by former Tar Heel greats.
Q. WHAT SONG IS ALWAYS ON YOUR PREGAME PLAYLIST?
A. Nonstop – Drake
Q. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE?
A. The Gentlemen or The Other Guys
Q. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO A YOUNGER VERSION OF YOURSELF?
A. Stay patient and enjoy the process.
Q. WHO IS ONE PERSON YOU (PAST OR PRESENT) WITH WHOM YOU’D LIKE TO HAVE DINNER?
A. Kobe Bryant
Q. WHAT’S THE ONE THING YOU’D LIKE TO SEE CHANGED IN YOUR SPORT?
A. I would love to see a two-point arch incorporated into the college game.
Q. WHO’S YOUR FAVORITE TEAMMATE YOU’VE EVER PLAYED WITH?
A. I have played with so many amazing players at all different levels, so to identify one as a favorite is extremely difficult. That said, Justin Anderson is not only an amazing player but a better person and a role model for our team.
Q. WHO IS OR WAS THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN HELPING YOU ON YOUR WAY TO BECOMING A PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE?
A. I started playing lacrosse in the backyard with my brother Nick. Two years older and always a little wiser, he has been a driving force in not only lacrosse but life in general.
Q. DESCRIBE YOUR PLAYING STYLE IN THREE WORDS.
A. Fast, Physical, Relentless
Q. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE EXERCISE OR DRILL TO DO WHILE YOU’RE TRAINING AND WHY?
A. My favorite training exercise is the speed ladder. I love to play fast so speed and agility are an essential part of my game.
Q. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PRE-GAME MEAL?
A. Grilled chicken and pasta
Q. TELL US YOUR FAVORITE MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE.
A. Short and simple: “The best is yet to come.”
Q. IF YOU COULD PLAY ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, WHERE WOULD IT BE?
A. A sunny day in Chapel Hill