University of North Carolina Athletics
2012-13 Swimming & Diving Roster
Bryant Wooten
- Position:
- Diving
- Height:
- 5-8
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Cary, N.C.
- High School:
- Green Hope
Career Best Scores: 278.40 in 1-meter diving; 307.55 in 3-meter diving; 215.70 in platform diving.
2011-12: Named to 2011-12 ACC Academic Honor Roll.
2010-11: Named to ACC Academic Honor Roll...tapped for spring 2011 semester Dean's List....named by College Swimming Coaches Association of America honorable mention Men's Scholar All-America Team.
2009-10: Was named to the fall 2009 Dean's List...named to the 2009-10 ACC Academic Honor Roll.
Prep: Graduated on June 12, 2009 from Green Hope High School in Cary, N.C. ...a four-year diving letterman in high school where he specialized in one-meter springboard diving...dove for two years with the Tar Heel Diving Club where he focused on both the one-meter and three-meter springboard events...was a three-time conference and regional champion... finished fifth at the North Carolina state meet during his junior and senior seasons...was the team captain his senior year.
Personal: Full name is Bryant Hampton Wooten...the son of Chip and Melody Wooten...was born March 28, 1991 in Raleigh, N.C. ...has one brother...biology major...an Eagle Scout...member of pre-dental society...stands 5-8...participates in Carolina Leadership Academy's Rising Stars Program...Carolina Outreach member.18 Questions With Senior Bryant Wooten
Section #1: Swimming & Diving
1. The best thing about being a Tar Heel diver is being surrounded by both hard-working and fun individuals.
2. My favorite thing about competing for Coach Johansen is her level of expertise and specificity while coaching.
3. Since last year the aspect of my training I've worked on the most is mental strength and confidence.
4. My greatest strength as a diver is my willingness to succeed.
Section #2: Hobbies& Interests
1. Away from the pool and academic pursuits I like to spend time with my friends, going to the beach and relaxing.
2. The best movie I've seen recently is Goodwill Hunting.
3. If I could compete in another sport at UNC it would probably be soccer.
4. The music act I'd most like to see in person is Goo Goo Dolls.
Section #3: Food & Beverage
1. After a big meet, I'd like to eat at a buffet spread that included anything Italian.
2. My favorite beverage is sweet tea.
3. My favorite food made by a relative is anything made by my grandmother.
4. My favorite place to eat in Chapel Hill is Sakura.
5. My favorite guilty pleasure food wise is chocolate chip cookies.
Section #4: Personality
1. If I possessed the gift of time travel I'd like to go to ancient Greece.
2. My most prized personal possession is my Bible.
3. If I could go to dinner with a famous person it would be Will Ferrell.
4. My dream job is being a Dentist.
5. The most interesting person I've met at UNC is David Solarz.
