You’re in a unique situation having a father [Karl Malone, Utah Jazz] who has played professional basketball. Is this something that you have thought about for a long time, something that you wanted to do as well?

Ford: Well, not at first did I think about playing just because he was playing. I just did it thanks to my mom. She’s the one who made me play. That’s why I’m here now.

How do you think your dad will really feel about you playing for Bill Laimbeer?

Ford: [Laughing] I don’t know. I guess I will find out tonight when I get there. I will just have to wait and see.

Does Coach Laimbeer’s physical style play to your strengths?

Ford: I like when coaches bring that aggressive side to the court. Because if they don’t, then there’s no respect and you won’t get hard work on the court. So I think that’s my style of play.

So many players have come out of Louisiana Tech and made good careers for themselves. Have you had the chance to meet any of them and do they ever come back to campus?

Ford: Ayana Walker has been on campus since the spring quarter started. She’s with the Detroit Shock also. I talk to her a lot and we go out to eat. We talk about basketball.

Have you had the opportunity to talk to Swin Cash since you’ve been here?

Ford: Not yet. I think she knew from the beginning though, but I haven’t talked to her yet.

Some of the early predictions on the draft didn’t have you being selected in the top three. We’re you surprised to be taken at number three?

Ford: Yeah, I didn’t think I was going third. That was a big surprise. It was great and I’m glad.