Meet the Mystics - Demeric Mercer

Name: Demeric Mercer
Year of Eligibility: 4th
Home Town: Halifax, NS
Major: Sociology

How long have you been playing basketball?
I was three when I was first introduced to basketball, seven when I started playing organized basketball.

Did you play any other sports growing up? 
Football.

Why did you come to the Mount?
Coming to the Mount gives me something to take pride in, it was a place that I frequented growing up so that gave me a sense of comfort and luxury of being able to do it from home is a blessing in itself.

Did any of your family members attend the Mount?
Yes, my mom, my mentor and a close friend are all graduates of the Mount.

How would you describe your time with the men's basketball team so far? 
My time with the team so far has been very enjoyable and its nice getting to know and spend time with everyone who is involved. 

What do you like to do for fun?
I like to exercise.

Do you have a personal mantra?
Learn from yesterday, live for today, plan for tomorrow.

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Sandwiches.

What's on your bucket list?
Go to Disney World.

How do you balance school with sport?
By focusing on one thing at a time.

What's your dream vacation destination?
Somewhere in Africa.

You can put three toppings on a pizza… what would they be?
I'm just a plain cheese kind of guy to be honest.

If your life were a movie, what would the title be?
Welcome to the Show.

If you could listen to just one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
I'm Ready - Dipset

What's another sport that you would like to try?
Soccer.

What's your go to hype song before a game?
I’It changes by the day - I don't listen to a lot of music.

If you had a offer from NASA to go to space for a month, would you go?
No.

If you could live in any fictional world, which one would you choose?
Narnia.

What would your power be if you were a super hero?
I'd want to be like Batman.

Favourite food? Sandwiches.
City or country? City.
Current favourite song? Kehlani - Jordan Adetunji.
Favourite professional athlete? Derrick Rose.
Movie or books? Books.
Phone call or text? Phone call.
Sweet or savory? Savory.