Dallas
Kameron
Griffin
Gionni
Royce
LaJavien
Arjun
Hayden and Mason
7th grade boys Basketball Player
Interviewed by: Andrew
When did you start basketball?
"I started playing basketball when I was ten. I started because my whole family plays."
Where did you play when you first started? Any reason why that place?
"I first started at Odell rec."
How well did you do when you first started?
"When I first started I got the hang of it and I felt I was decent."
How did you progress throughout the early part of your playing?
"Throughout my early time I was playing horrible."
What made you decide to try out in middle school?
"I decided to try out because my dad encouraged me to play."
How did you feel when you made the team as a 7th grader?
When I made the team as a 7th grader I felt a little bit happy and I felt a little surprised."
What do you expect to get out of this season?
"What I expect to get out of this season is wanting to work harder than everyone else."
When did you start playing basketball? Why
"i started in 2024"
Where did you play when first started? any reason why that place?
"AAU with my brother"
How well did you first stared
"Not very good but progressing"
How did you progress throuout the early part of your playing.
" My trainer, and my new AAU team"
what made you decide to try out in middle school
"I love basketball"
How did you feel during tryouts?
"I felt confident"
how did you feel when you made the team (as a 7th grader) why do you feel this way
"I felt very good, doubted in life"
what do you expected to get out of this season
"Getting better at basketball"
7th Grade Basketball Player
Interviewed by: Jace
8th Grade Basketball Player
Interviewed by: Jonathan
When did you start basketball?
I started playing basketball in 2020 because I wanted to be more fit and Athletic.
Where did you play when you first started? Any reason why that place?
Rec team I started there because I was new
How well did you do when you first started?
I was mid
How did you progress throughout the early part of your playing?
Practice , Discipline and Conditioning
What made you decide to try out in middle school?
I loved basketball.
How did you feel when you made the team as a 7th grader?
I was very excited I did not know if i was going to make the team.
How did you feel going into your 8th grade season?
I felt pretty good.
What do you expect to get out of this season?
A championship.
When did you start basketball?
I started playing Basketball at the age of 4 because my father wanted me to.
Where did you play when you first started? Any reason why that place?
AAU team and that also started my love for basketball
How well did you do when you first started?
"I was pretty good when I first started."
How did you progress throughout the early part of your playing?
"I practiced over and over again."
What made you decide to try out in middle school?
" I wanted to play basketball."
How did you feel when you made the team as a 7th grader?
" I felt good because I love basketball."
What do you expect to get out of this season?
" I expect to win the Conference Championship."
8th Grade Basketball Player
Interviewed by: Jonathan
8th Grade Basketball Player
Interviewed by: Jonathan
When did you start playing basketball and why?
¨I started in the 3rd grade, because my dad encouraged me too try it".
Where did you play when you first started, and why?
"I started in the rec league , because it would be better to start at a easier level".
How well did you do when you first started?
"I was pretty good for my age"
How did you progress throughout the early part of your career
"Lots and Lots of practice"
What made you decide to try out in middle school
"I was driving for more wins"
How did you feel when you made the team
"I felt proud of my accomplishment"
How did you feel during your 8th grade season
" I felt very good"
What do you expect out of this season
"A championship".