OEC Q&A: Get to Know Santiago Canyon's Eli Arthurton

Name: Eli Arthurton
School: Santiago Canyon College
Sport: Basketball
Jersey #: 11
Hometown: Yorba Linda, Calif. 
High School: Valencia High School
Year in School: Sophomore

1. When did you start playing basketball? I started playing basketball when I was around 7 or 8. 

2. Why did you choose Santiago Canyon College? I chose SCC because of the atmosphere and the drive to make not only better basketball players but better men. This is the best environment that I have been a part of, from the coaching staff to the players on the team.

3. Favorite memory from college so far? My favorite memory from college is when we played against Chaffey my freshman year and I dunked on two people.

4. Who is your funniest teammate? My funniest teammate is probably Tony (Colley). He's from Atlanta so he already has an accent which makes everything 10x funnier. He will just say random things and catch everyone off guard which makes it funny.

5. Most competitive teammate? The most competitive teammate would be either Collin Weems or Trevor Manning.

6. What do you plan to do after SCC? I haven't really decided where I'm going after I leave SCC. It's all up in the air right now, but ultimately it is wherever God wants me to go, so I'm going to follow His lead in this season.

7. What is your major? I'm currently undecided.

8. Favorite food? My favorite food at the moment is chicken tenders from anywhere.

9. Favorite musical artist? 
   Currently, my favorite artist is Cory Asbury.
   

10.  Who is your role model? 
    My role model is Jesus Christ.
    

11.  Favorite professional team? Athlete? 
    My favorite professional team is the Lakers. I was born and raised a Lakers fan. My favorite athlete of all time is Allen Iverson.