Jan. 5, 2010

Every week, MGoBlue.com's Brad Rudner and Scott Brimacombe will sit down with a different member associated with the Michigan men's basketball program for 10 questions, called "The Weekly Ten". Scott will come up with the questions and Brad will get the answers.

This week, we sit down with senior Zack Gibson to talk about Michigan's height disadvantage (or advantage), his work ethic on the court and his pending nuptials.

Check back every week all season long for more installments!

10. How did you propose to your fiancée, former basketball manager Kim Peters?
"It was just a nice night on the town. I guess you could say it was pretty normal."

9. Why did you decide to attend Rutgers at the start of your college career? What made you leave?
"At the start, I was excited to go play in the Big East and try and get some things done there. It just didn't work out. I decided to come home and play here for Michigan. I'm glad I did."

8. Since you came to Michigan, you've played in every game and haven't complained about not starting or not being in the spotlight once. Maybe this is a question better suited for the coaching staff, but why do you think you've been able to go on that streak and continue it?
"You know, I just try to do whatever the team needs. I'm all about the team. Whatever the team needs to have happen in order to win, that is what I try to do."

7. To go along with that, you've been described as a "workhorse" by the team. Talk about your work ethic and how you perfected it?
"My mindset every day is to do what I can to help the team and help myself."

6. With Ben Cronin out for the season, you are now the tallest listed player on the team. After this season, there won't be too many tall players like you left on the roster. Do you think that's a disadvantage for the team or just another thing that makes Michigan's identity under Coach Beilein?
"It happens in college athletics. Some of the younger guys are going to need to play much bigger roles next season and hopefully they will prosper. As far as advantage/disadvantage, it goes both ways. It can be both."

5. Fans haven't gotten much of a look at Blake [McLimans] or Jordan [Morgan] this season and may not get a real good glimpse until next year. What can you tell us about those guys from what you've seen in practice?
"They just have to keep improving. They are two young guys who are working real hard in practice and been getting better. I've consistently seen them grow, which is promising for the future. Blake is definitely more of a shooter, while Jordan can go inside with that big body."

4. What's the last good movie you saw?
"We went and saw Invictus as a team. That was really good."

3. What's something that people may not know about Zack Gibson that you would care to admit to the whole world? Hobby? Hidden talent?
"I don't know. I guess you could say I'm a dangerous bowler. You wouldn't expect that."

2. You've played for three college coaches in your career. College basketball analysts make a big deal about adjustments during coaching changes, but just how difficult is it to go from system to system and learn the ins and outs?
"It's crazy. For me, I have had such a unique career, but I think it actually helps, learning different systems, because you can pick up an assortment of things to help your overall game. You can adjust, as long as you get used to the coach and the system. But that takes time."

1. You've got a little over two months left in your playing career. How do you want to see it play out?
"I'd like to see us get more wins and keep everything going. I want to be able to help the team out whenever I get in there and have some fun."

DOUBLE BONUS
Without telling your wedding plans to thousands of Michigan fans on the internet, what can you tell us about it?
"It's going to be a lot of fun. There should be a decent amount of people, including my teammates and coaches. That's all you guys get, though!"