Let’s sitdown with starting point guard Marc Hill

Personable, smart, and talented are just a few words to describe the Aggie starting senior point guard Marc Hill.

Characterized as one of the toughest point guards in the game, Hill was born and raised in Bowie, Md.

Inspired by his older brother and coached by his father, Hill picked up a basketball at the age six. In 2008, he received a scholarship to attend A&T for his acquired skills on the court.

At 5’8 he continues to show critics that his height is not an impediment to his success. Hill has been dynamic over the years and not only is he talented athletically he is also a music and graphic design artist.

Hill found his love for music and art at an early age.

“My inspiration to write music comes from everyday life. Things that I see and experience,” said Hill. Music is a big part of his life and it is also the main thing that gets him hype before a game.

“I listen to up beat music – no R&B; it has to fit a certain feeling – my mood of that day.”

Now averaging 29.2 minutes per game and 10.7 points per game, Hill is described by teammate Adrian Powell as a “fearless leader.”

As a senior captain there are experiences of highs and lows that spectators of the game will see. Two weeks ago, the Aggies took on Bethune-Cookman that resulted in with Hill making two layups and a free throw to help his team take a 56-51 lead with 26 seconds left in the game. Unfortunately, A&T suffered a loss with Hill’s two missed key free throws.

“Of course you feel a little bit of pressure,” said Hill.

Feeling bad after the game but not in agreement that his missed free throws were the exact reason for the loss; he headed to the gym to practice some extra shots.

Hill is no stranger to final minute scoring situations as he made huge free throws in last year’s game against rival N.C. Central University.

Not letting the loss get to him Hill was able to contribute 10 points in last Monday’s overtime win against Florida A&M University.

He also scored 12 points with five assists in the road game win against Howard University this past Saturday.

Despite his biggest struggle of getting to class after traveling for road games, Hill has been able to maintain good academic standing. Hill said it has been his biggest accomplishment while being a student athlete.

His academic goal is to graduate in May with honors and receive a bachelor’s degree in graphic gommunication.

Never settling always wanting to do better, Hill has become more aggressive throughout his four years on the team.

Feeling that he and his teammates are a great fit and full of talent they will need to focus heavily on offense and discipline.

Hill also helped lead the Aggies to victory over the Howard Bison Saturday in the Aggies’ first conference road game of the season.

The next Aggie men’s basketball home game is Saturday, Jan. 28 against UMES at 4 p.m.

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• Symone Kidd, Contributor