Ohio Wesleyan University Athletics

...OWU offers a wide range of classes and resources that help support my academic goals...

Name:  Aiden Schmidt

Class year:  2027

Majors:  pre-medicine, chemistry

Why did you choose Ohio Wesleyan?
I chose OWU because it provided me with the opportunity to be a student-athlete and play basketball at the collegiate level.  Beyond athletics, OWU offers a wide range of classes and resources that help support my academic goals.

Why did you choose your major?
I chose my major because I am interested in a career in medicine.

Why did you choose to compete in sports at Ohio Wesleyan?
I chose to compete in sports at OWU because of the program's excellent history of success and the culture that exists amongst the team.

What is your favorite memory on an Ohio Wesleyan team?
My favorite memory is playing in the Cregger Invitational in Virginia last season and beating Wooster this season.

Why do you like your position?
I like being a wing because it is a versatile position that allows me to adapt on the court. I can take on a guard role when facing taller opponents, but I can also play as a forward when I'm one of the taller players in a lineup.

What event/sport other than your own would you like to try?
Football.  I think I'd be a good receiver.

What athletic or academic achievement/accomplishment are you most proud of?
I'm most proud of being a 4-year varsity basketball player and graduating as a high school valedictorian.  These accomplishments reflect my dedication and hard work on and off the basketball court.
 
Which reality show would you like to star on and why?
I would say "Survivor" since I feel that my perseverance and competitive nature would help me excel in the many challenges.

What is your ideal travel destination?
My ideal travel destination would be Michigan in the summer.

What is your favorite movie character, and why?
My favorite movie character is Thanos because of his overwhelming power and presence which makes him very unique and one of a kind.


by Michaela Alfano '25