The Daily Iowan: What’s your favorite food? 

Nick Jackson: I’d probably say sushi. I like some good sushi, I had some last night. 

Where at? Formosa? 

Yeah, had to get a little lobster roll, or something like that. 

How about Thanksgiving food? 

I’m a big ham and turkey guy. Lots of gravy. All of it on there. 

Both ham and turkey? 

I love both, but if I had to choose, it would probably be ham. 

Let’s say you could go anywhere on vacation. Where would you go? 

I’ve heard South Africa is amazing, so kind of want to go there. My new ‘go-to’ spot. 

Would you go on a safari? 

Yeah, for sure. 

What animal would you want to see there? 

Oh, lion for sure. 

This is going to sound like a dumb question, but do you think you could take on a lion in a fight? 

I wish. In my head, I probably think so, but no. 

Who on the team most likely could take on a lion? 

I would probably say, Ben Kueter. You know, the Olympian wrestler. 

Who’s the most likely one to think they could take on a lion? Who’s got that confidence?

Max White.

What sport, besides football, are you the best at?

Basketball. 

OK, are you a shooter? Do you get down in the post? 

Anything, I’m a 6-foot-1 LeBron. 

Did you play basketball as a kid? 

Yeah, it was my first love growing up. 

Who was your favorite team growing up?

I never really had a favorite team. I kind of grew up an Atlanta Hawks fan, but I always grew up liking certain players. 

Who’s your favorite player right now? 

I used to love Kevin Durant. 

So is LeBron the greatest player of all time? 

LeBron? No, I’m sorry, LeBron’s not the G.O.A.T. [He’s] just my play style. I don’t play like Michael Jordan. I wish I did. If I had a 45-inch vertical then maybe I could.