Oreoluwapo Odutayo (Basketball, Iona University) grew up in Albany. HelloNation asks student athletes one question about the place that raised them and records the answer on camera. This is Oreoluwapo Odutayo’s, in full.
The question
If someone had never been to your hometown, how would you describe its character and reputation? What makes it unique, memorable, or influential?
The answer, as recorded
Transcript. What follows is a transcript of the video above, in Oreoluwapo Odutayo’s own words. It has not been rewritten, and no part of it was drafted for them.
If someone had never been to Albany, New York, I would describe it as a city with a strong sense of community, a lot of history, and people who are proud of where they come from. Albany is the kind of place where people support each other, especially when it comes to sports and local events. Growing up there, basketball was a huge part of my life, and it connected me with so many different people throughout the community. Albany has also a unique mix of cultures and personalities, which makes it feel like there's always something that makes a city memorable. For me, Albany is more than just where I'm from. It's a place that helped shape my character, work ethic, and the way I connect with other people. I'm proud to say that's where I'm from.
Recorded by HelloNation as part of its athlete voices program and published by Hello Newswire, HelloNation’s good news newswire. The words are the speaker’s own.
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