My main goal is to play college basketball one day and compete with the best. I love working hard and doing what I can do best for my team and coach. I love the grind and commitment.
Currently (2022) - I am playing on three teams for the winter season. Each team I am learning and developing different levels of leadership.
1. My 8th grade school team (Coventry Christian) - my teammates aren't really basketball players so I have to carry the team by leading them and encouraging them. Of course I need to perform well during the games. Competition is not very good. In order for our team to win, I have to be more assertive on offense and look to score a lot. Currently I am averaging close to 30 points.
2. ICBA travel team for my local public school district (Springford) - I have stronger teammates with some very talented players. I need to lead but in a different way (holding the team to be accountable and practice hard as the team members may not take as serious as me). Competition is decent on some of the better teams but not very good on the middle to lower teams in our area. In order for our team to win, I do need to look for my shot but am looking more to get the team involved first. They need my defensive intensity, strong decision making and my three against the zone defenses the teams tend to play against us. Currently I am averaging about 18 points. This team won the state championship in March 2023 at PSU.
3. AAU team (Pure Game Hoops) - all of the kids are the best players on their middle school teams. Being a leader is needed on this team but it comes more to play in the game to get the team set up and focused each position as most guys are pretty focused in practice. The competition level is elite as we are currently doing Made Hoops (winter circuit-East). In order for us to win, I do need to hunt for my shot and remember at this level of competition being aggressive and quicker decision making is needed on offense. Currently I am averaging about 15 points.
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