Tall Athlete Profile: Vernon Collins

Tall Athlete Profile: Vernon Collins

Vernon Collins plays basketball for Princeton and loves wearing TallSlim Tees when he's not scoring 3-pointers. Read more about him here!

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Vernon Collins plays basketball for Princeton and loves wearing TallSlim Tees when he's not scoring 3-pointers. Read more about him below!

Name: Vernon Collins

Height: 6'11"

The Sport You Play: Basketball

TallSlim Tees Size: XL

Who do you play basketball for?

I play basketball for Princeton University. 

What is your greatest athletic achievement?

My greatest athletic achievement so far has been being a part of the Princeton Men's basketball team that went to the NCAA Sweet 16.

Vernon Collins Holding Basketball with TallSlim Tees

Share a weird/funny fact about yourself!

A fun fact about me is that I can juggle.

Have you ever been given a "tall nickname" before?

A tall nickname that I have been given is “Big Vern.”

What’s your favorite sport to play just for fun?

When I’m not playing basketball, my favorite thing to play is e-sports/video games.

What's your favorite thing about being tall?

My favorite thing about being tall is the added intrigue it brings, which can allow for new conversations and experiences.

Vernon Collins Playing Basketball with TallSlim Tees

What is your favorite thing to wear as a tall slim guy? 

My favorite thing to wear are the TallSlim Tees Hoodies.

Share your best advice or encouragement to fellow athletes:

My best advice to share to fellow athletes is to continue to find the joys that you hold within your sport. Allow yourself to enjoy the process of becoming the best athlete and person you can be.

Thanks for sharing, Vernon! Keep rocking it on the court💪

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