Know Your Knights: Miles Hackett
Aug 30 | Men's Soccer
PISCATAWAY, N.J. - One of the veteran members of the Rutgers men's soccer team, a healthy Miles Hackett returns to the pitch for the 2017 season.
A year ago, the Montclair, New Jersey native appeared in only three games before being sidelined with injury, but is now ready to make an impact on this season, During RU's opening weekend, Hackett returned to the starting line-up against No. 2 and national runner-up Wake Forest.
As a sophomore, Hackett was a key component of the Scarlet Knight roster that reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament in 2015. Registering seven goals and three assists, he was responsible for the golden goal in a 1-0 victory at Michigan, captured the game-winner in the 4-2 win over Northwestern and had the assist on the game-winning goal against No. 18 Ohio State to help move RU into first place in the Big Ten late in the season.
During his freshman campaign in 2014, the midfielder appeared in 17 games, including five starts, As a rookie, Hackett recorded a pair of helpers against Lafayette and Wisconsin in the Big Ten Tournament.
Before arriving "On The Banks", Hackett led South Kent, a team listed among StudentSports.com Prep School's Top 10, to its sixth New England Championship in the span of eight years and its fifth Class B title over the course of six seasons. Prior to playing at South Kent, he was a standout at Montclair Kimberley Academy, where he totaled 51 points in his career coming from 39 goals and 17 assists and captured the 2012 NJSIAA Non-Public Championship.
Know Your Knights: Men's Soccer Redshirt Junior Midfielder Miles Hackett
Best player ever faced: Jack Harrison
Favorite place to hang out on campus: Playa Bowls
Favorite professional athlete: Tom Brady
Favorite professional sports team: Patriots/Chelsea FC
The person I most admire is: My mother
One word to describe myself on the field: Bullet
One word to describe myself off the field: Kind
Few people know that I: I'm half Bermudian
Person who had greatest influence on my athletics career: Mother/Brother
I started playing soccer because: My brother
I chose Rutgers because: It's close to home and I wanted my brother and mom to be able to see me play
I selected my jersey # because: It's one of the two numbers I've been my entire life – 7 and 12
Favorite cereal: Captain Crunch
Favorite movie: The Dark Knight
The best actor to play me in a movie is: Michael B. Jordan
Favorite musician/group: Young Thug
Famous people I have met include: Lionel Messi & Devin McCourty
Rituals I have before, during or after a game are: Listen to Young Thug
If I didn't have to sleep, I would do this with my extra time: Dominate FIFA
If I could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, I would have a good chance at winning medal at: Falling asleep quickly
The website I visit most often is: Worldstar.com
If my life was a book, the title would be: One Speed
My spirit animal is: Elephant
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook (www.facebook.com/RutgersMensSoccer) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/RUMensSoccer) for all of the latest news and updates. Fans also receive timely information, including special offers and giveaways throughout the year on both social media outlets along with www.ScarletKnights.com.
A year ago, the Montclair, New Jersey native appeared in only three games before being sidelined with injury, but is now ready to make an impact on this season, During RU's opening weekend, Hackett returned to the starting line-up against No. 2 and national runner-up Wake Forest.
As a sophomore, Hackett was a key component of the Scarlet Knight roster that reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament in 2015. Registering seven goals and three assists, he was responsible for the golden goal in a 1-0 victory at Michigan, captured the game-winner in the 4-2 win over Northwestern and had the assist on the game-winning goal against No. 18 Ohio State to help move RU into first place in the Big Ten late in the season.
During his freshman campaign in 2014, the midfielder appeared in 17 games, including five starts, As a rookie, Hackett recorded a pair of helpers against Lafayette and Wisconsin in the Big Ten Tournament.
Before arriving "On The Banks", Hackett led South Kent, a team listed among StudentSports.com Prep School's Top 10, to its sixth New England Championship in the span of eight years and its fifth Class B title over the course of six seasons. Prior to playing at South Kent, he was a standout at Montclair Kimberley Academy, where he totaled 51 points in his career coming from 39 goals and 17 assists and captured the 2012 NJSIAA Non-Public Championship.
Know Your Knights: Men's Soccer Redshirt Junior Midfielder Miles Hackett
Best player ever faced: Jack Harrison
Favorite place to hang out on campus: Playa Bowls
Favorite professional athlete: Tom Brady
Favorite professional sports team: Patriots/Chelsea FC
The person I most admire is: My mother
One word to describe myself on the field: Bullet
One word to describe myself off the field: Kind
Few people know that I: I'm half Bermudian
Person who had greatest influence on my athletics career: Mother/Brother
I started playing soccer because: My brother
I chose Rutgers because: It's close to home and I wanted my brother and mom to be able to see me play
I selected my jersey # because: It's one of the two numbers I've been my entire life – 7 and 12
Favorite cereal: Captain Crunch
Favorite movie: The Dark Knight
The best actor to play me in a movie is: Michael B. Jordan
Favorite musician/group: Young Thug
Famous people I have met include: Lionel Messi & Devin McCourty
Rituals I have before, during or after a game are: Listen to Young Thug
If I didn't have to sleep, I would do this with my extra time: Dominate FIFA
If I could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, I would have a good chance at winning medal at: Falling asleep quickly
The website I visit most often is: Worldstar.com
If my life was a book, the title would be: One Speed
My spirit animal is: Elephant
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook (www.facebook.com/RutgersMensSoccer) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/RUMensSoccer) for all of the latest news and updates. Fans also receive timely information, including special offers and giveaways throughout the year on both social media outlets along with www.ScarletKnights.com.
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