Throughout the summer, DartmouthSports.com will be focusing on members of the Class of 2021 who are currently in their "Sophomore Summers" presented by Cape Air.
This installment focuses on
Aaryn Rai of the men's basketball team. Rai is one of two international players on this year's team as he hails from our neighbor to the north and is a native of Markham, Ontario.
DartmouthSports.com: What is your favorite place on campus?
Aaryn Rai: The Hop.
DS: If you could swap places with one teammate, who would it be and why?
AR: Ben Swett. He is the smartest, best-looking, nicest and most athletic guy I know.
DS: If you could play another sport at Dartmouth, what would it be and why?
AR: Either tennis or soccer, probably soccer because I'm horrible at tennis.
DS: Who would play you in the movie of your life?
AR: Russell Peters.
DS: What has been your best on-field memory thus far in your Dartmouth career?
AR: Playing at Canisius in front of my friends, family and high school coaches.
DS: What's the app you use most on your phone?
AR: Twitter for sure.
DS: What show do you binge watch?
AR: 'Parks and Recreation.'
DS: What is your useless/hidden talent?
AR: I can solve a Rubik's Cube.
DS: If you could go anywhere in the world right now, where would you go and why?
AR: Probably Hawaii. The beaches seem really nice there.