Player Spotlight: Garrett Alley

This image has a 3 image collage of Garrett Alley. In The middle is Alley wearing a white jersey. He is in color while the other 2 images are in black and white and slightly in the distance behind the middle photo. Alley is facing forward with knees slightly bent, left arm is at a 90 degree angle crossing over the front of his chest reaching towards the right side of him. The right arm is bent and behind the basketball that is in both hands. On the left side of the big image of Alley is Alley wearing a dark jersey playing physical defense with an opposing team player in a white jersey. Both players are appearing to look up as if watching the basketball. Both players are pressing against each other, front profiles of Alley on the right, and opposing Bate's player on the left. On the right side of the image has black text with the words written "GARRETT ALLEY PLAYER PROFILE". In the background of the text there is an image of Alley off the ground arm outstretched to gently place the basketball into the hoop. Opposing players have their arms in the air, but Alley tours over the other players.
This image has a 3 image collage of Garrett Alley. In The middle is Alley wearing a white jersey. He is in color while the other 2 images are in black and white and slightly in the distance behind the middle photo. Alley is facing forward with knees slightly bent, left arm is at a 90 degree angle crossing over the front of his chest reaching towards the right side of him. The right arm is bent and behind the basketball that is in both hands. On the left side of the big image of Alley is Alley wearing a dark jersey playing physical defense with an opposing team player in a white jersey. Both players are appearing to look up as if watching the basketball. Both players are pressing against each other, front profiles of Alley on the right, and opposing Bate's player on the left. On the right side of the image has black text with the words written "GARRETT ALLEY PLAYER PROFILE". In the background of the text there is an image of Alley off the ground arm outstretched to gently place the basketball into the hoop. Opposing players have their arms in the air, but Alley tours over the other players.
February 4, 2015

Garrett Alley

Year: Senior

Hometown: Union, ME

Major: Biology

 

Highlights:

 
  • Helped lead the Moose to the YSCC playoffs last season
  • The Senior Captain is leading the team in FG percentage at 48.3%
  • Alley is averaging 8 points and 6 rebounds per game.
 
 

Garrett Alley is winding down to his final games at UMA, and the senior forward has been the heart and soul of the team for Coach Ford providing a strong inside presence. Alley recorded a double-double earlier this season at Pine Manor, scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. The Moose are going to need Alley’s production entering the final month of the season.

 

How did you end up at UMA?

I began attending UMA through the Rockland campus (UROCK), in the fall of 2009.  Having graduated high school eight years prior, getting adjusted to life in academia was no easy task; however, the wonderful faculty at UROCK made the adjustment much easier through their loving care and guidance.  Because of their guidance and support, I was able to earn an associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, and will soon graduate with my bachelor's in Biology. These two degrees as well as playing for the UMA Men's Basketball team from 2011 to 2015 are my greatest accomplishments since I have been at UMA.

 

What do you like about UMA?

What I like about UMA is that the classes are small and personable and the faculty genuinely care for your education. The professors will do anything they can to help you succeed. It's a wonderful atmosphere to learn and grow—both as a student and as a person.

 

Tell us some interesting things about yourself that others may not know.

I have many houseplants and hope to someday have my own art studio in which I create pieces of art from scrap metal and glass.  I brush my teeth with my left hand, but I'm right-handed otherwise.  I really like to dance and sing, but not at the same time. I collect old books and when I build a house I want it to have a library.  My favorite color is burnt orange.

      

Who is your mentor and why?

Some of the countless mentors I've had in my life include my mother, who has given me the support I've needed all my life in order to achieve my goals, as well as teachers like Susan Baker, Margaret Naas, Garrett Veil, Cynthia Seefahrt, Steven Moro, and UROCK center director Deborah Meehan have provided me with the tools needed to flourish in school, as well as in life. I owe everything to these lovely people.