Joe Alexander

Position: Forward Age: 21 Years in the league: Rookie Looking forward to: "Playing ball in an NBA uniform." Hangout: "Mo’s — hands down, the best food in town. I eat anything on the menu. I started with seafood and now I graduated to steak." Pre-game meal: Chicken breasts and whole wheat pasta. On my iPod: "Nothing. I don’t believe in them." Pre-game music: Classical Favorite movie: "12 Monkeys" World traveler: Joe grew up in China and speaks Mandarin.

Charlie Bell

Position: Guard Age: 29 Years in the league: 4 Year joined the Bucks: 2005 Looking forward to: "Winning. The last couple years have been tough, being at the bottom of the league. I’m looking forward to getting some excitement around the Bucks with the new players, coach and general manager. I want to get a buzz going." Hangouts: Carnevor, Sabor, Buffalo Wild Wings. "You can always go get your wings on." Pre-game meal: "The night before a game, I always eat some Chips Ahoy, but I switched to reduced fat this year because I’m turning 30 in March. I have to keep my "manish" figure. I have to be careful. But I guess 30 is the new 20." On my iPod: LL Cool J, T.I., Lil’Wayne, The Game. "Hip hop before and R&B after." Hobby: "I’m a big video game guy. Mostly Madden. I play online and get my butt kicked. My kids play Wii. My daughter just beat me and she’s 5. I’ve been practicing ever since." Favorite movies: "‘Madagascar.’ It’s always playing in the car for my kids. I can’t always watch it but I can hear it, so I’m quoting it all the time. Now there’s a ‘Madagascar 2’ coming out, and I’m excited. ‘Taladega Nights,’ I love. It’s like the Bible with me. Whenever I feel down I put it in and just laugh."

Richard Jefferson

Position: Forward Age: 28 Years in the league: 7 Year joined the Bucks: 2008 Milwaukee talk: "I got here in the middle of Brewers fever, and it was great to see how the community came out to support the team. That excited me for the upcoming season." Pre-game ritual: "I like to get to the arena extremely early so if there’s anything I feel I need to work on, I can work on that. But, I’m not superstitious or anything." Little-known fact: Jefferson’s parents are Christian missionaries.

Michael Redd

Position: Guard Age: 29 Years in the league: 8 Year joined the Bucks: 2003 Olympic lesson: "I learned the Olympics are awesome." The gold medal: "It’s hidden away in a dungeon, a vault, where no one can see it. It’s beautiful. The first thing I did was make sure there was no chocolate in it. I bit it. It’s real gold." Hangouts: "The Knick, Calderone Club, Carnevor, The Wooden Goose in Mequon — it’s a hidden jewel." Hobby: "I love pingpong, and I challenge anyone who wants to play me. I should have been in the Olympics for that."

Andrew Bogut

Position: Center Age: 23 Years in the league: 3 Year joined the Bucks: 2005 Pre-game rituals: "I like to get there early and not rush through things." Hangouts: Calderone Club and Out & Out in Cedarburg. On my iPod: Croatian music. Shy guy: "I like to relax away from court. I don’t really like the limelight or attention. I’d rather be at home relaxing with friends."

Luc Mbah a Moute

Position: Forward Age: 22 Years in the league: Rookie On my iPod: "Everything from African to Latin, Salsa, all kinds of music." Influence: "My dad. He’s always been a good role model, the way he lives his life, involved in the community. He’s my hero." On the move: "I’m trying to figure out what cable package I need to get, ’cause I like a lot of movies." Favorite movie: "‘Men of Honor’ — one of the greatest movies I’ve ever seen." Little-known fact: Luc is a prince in his native village of Bia Messe, where his father is the elected chief.

Charlie Villanueva

Position: Forward Age: 24 Years in the league: 3 Year joined Bucks: 2006 Meals: "Pancakes. I have to have them in the morning. But I don’t make them — that would be bad." Hangout: Cubanitas Inspiration: "My mother. She was a single mom, raising three kids, and it was tough. Now that I’m blessed with this position — and I know she drove me here — I take care of her." Hobby: "Pingpong. Luke and Michael are talking about it, so there will be a lot of trash talking around here."

Ramon Sessions

Position: Guard Age: 22 Years in the league: 1 Year joined the Bucks: 2007 Favorite movie: "Bad Boys 2" Pre-game ritual: "I always listen to the same music: T.I. It gets me going." My influence: "My mom. She was a single parent, raising two kids." Family ties: "My whole family piles up at my grandma’s house and watches all my games." Fan fix: "The fans really embrace you out here. They always support us." Hangouts: Elsa’s and Carnevor.

Luke Ridnour

Position: Guard Age: 27 Years in the league: 5 Year joined the Bucks: 2008 Pre-game rituals: "I go to chapel before the game. It’s always good to get a little scripture, and a little prayer time." Influence: "My dad. He was my coach. I always learned a lot from him." Milwaukee talk: "My wife and I really like Lake Drive, especially along the lake in Whitefish Bay." Hangout: Carnevor Movie: "Braveheart" Looking ahead: "I’m excited about the fresh start here and to play with this group of guys. I think we have a lot of talent. I just want to win some games and have fun doing it."