Central Michigan University Athletics
Robert Sevalia Profile
2/8/2005 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Feb. 8, 2005
By Mike Boseak
Sports Information Assistant
Senior Robert Sevalia's love of basketball has taken him all over the United States.
He grew up in New Orleans, La., went to Midland College in Texas, and then transferred to Central Michigan University.
"I would go to Europe if that's what it took to be able to play basketball," Sevalia said.
However, nothing could have prepared Sevalia for his first Michigan winter.
"I had never really seen snow before, and I hate the cold, so it took some time to get adjusted," Sevalia said. "This year I'm a little more accustomed to it."
While weather was definitely not the reason Sevalia chose to transfer to Central Michigan, the atmosphere of the school had a lot to do with his decision.
"It was a nice, small school. Not too hectic. That allows you to be able to concentrate on the things you have to take care of," Sevalia said.
His dedication to the CMU program shows both on the court and off. Increased playing time in his final season as a Chippewa has led to an increase in production. Sevalia's points per game have gone up from 3.1 to 7.5, and rebounds per game have risen from 1.8 to 2.4. Those numbers are a result of long hours in the gym during the offseason.
His love for basketball comes off the court as well. Sevalia is a broadcasting major and sports studies minor, with hopes of working in either an NBA front office or on a NBA broadcast team.
His easygoing personality and ability to make people laugh has his teammates calling him the "class clown." The fact that he wears size 15 shoes helps that nickname stick.
"I'm just always cracking jokes," he said. "I'm always trying to make people laugh, to keep them loose."
When asked what he will miss most about his two-year stay at CMU, there was no hesitation. Sevalia will miss his teammates.
"It'll be tough not going to practice everyday, hanging out with the guys," he said.
There is another feeling that Sevalia won't be able to replace once his career as a Chippewa is over:
"Walking into Rose Arena. There's really nothing like it."
