"I chose Curry.  Another school had recruited me, but Curry had an excellent football program and more; a small campus that's still close to the big city; small classes that would let me achieve my potential; and of course, a team that fills the stands every game."

Mageza wanted to know from the students what campus was really like, so he visited on Accepted Student Day.

"That was what got me really excited to be here. I got to know everything and everyone around me, and it made the jump from high school to college that much easier."