Interview with Quinn Cook

1. Quinn, you are uncommitted and wanted by many high major universities. What are your top colleges right now?

Kentucky, Kansas, UMD, Georgetown, Baylor, Florida St, North Carolina, Arizona, Washington and some more.


2. You're from Maryland is there any favoritism towards colleges near where you live?

No not really. I want to go where best for me.


3. What do you specifically like about each of the schools you are considering?

All of the coaches.

4. Do you see yourself as a one and done player in college? Would a school with a quit exit with players like Kentucky appeal to you?

I mean I will stay in college for how long i need. I want to be ready.


5. Is there a time table for your college decision?

There is no timetable for a decision.


6. You played for the Under 16 USA Basketball team last summer. How was the experience and who did you feel was the biggest competition in regards to different countries?

It was an honor playing with those guyts and representing your country.


7. Who was the leader of the Under 16 USA Basketball team and who were the normal starting 5?

James McAdoo, Adonis Thomas and I were named captains. I was the PG, Brad Beal was the 2, Adonis was the 3, James was the 4 and Johhny O'Bryant was the 5.


8. What do you feel you need to improve on in your game?

EVERYTHING


9. What player in the NBA do you compare yourself to and why?

Chris Paul


10. Who do you feel is the best player in the class of 2011? Who is the best point guard in your opinion?

Mike Gilchrist..and Tony Wroten or Marques Teague


11. Finally, what do you hope to accomplish this year? What are your goals that you want to accomplish before you head to college?

Win a National Championship

Sheldon McClellan- Texas Recruit

1. So you verbally committed to play at Texas, what factors went into that decision?

I just wanted to go to a college that has good academics and that has a great basketball organization and Texas has that. I also wanted to stay in Texas.

2. You accepted the invite to go to training camp for the Under 18 USA National Team, how big of an honor was that and what do you expect to do with them this summer?

It's a great honor to be chosen for the USA team and play with the top players. I expect to get better and have fun and just win games.

3. What basketball camps and events do you have planned for this summer?

I'm going to play for Houston Select for AAU and travel the whole summer. I don't know what camps I'm going to attend yet but I have a lot to go to.

4. Who do you think is the best player in the class of 2011?

I don't really know who the best player in our class because there are so many great players but no matter who I'm playing against I'm going to go at them no matter what they are ranked or how much people talk about them.

5. What do you feel you have to improve this summer to be cemented to the upper echelon of your class?

I just have to get stronger. I'm already a complete player.

6. What players in your class are you trying to bring with you to Texas?

I'm really not trying to get anybody to Texas because I think we are going to be good with the players we already have that have. It is their choice of where they want to go.

7. What player in the NBA do you compare yourself to and why? Is the NBA a path you would like to take or would you rather pursue a different career?

I compare myself to Penny Hardaway because he could do everything. Yes I am trying to make it to the nba.

8. Who is the best player you have ever played against? Why was this player so hard to guard or score against?

The best player I have ever played against was Kevin Durant because he can shoot dribble and post up. He has a long wingspan so it was hard for me to score.

9. What is your strongest characteristic in you being a great player?

I shoot and handle the ball very well and I am very quick. You never know what I am going to do offensively

10. If somehow Rick Barnes wasn't the coach anymore for Texas would you stick with your commitment to Texas or what other colleges would be the front runners?

I would most likely look into other colleges but hold my committment.

11. Finally, what do you hope to accomplish this year? What are your goals that you want to accomplish before you head to Texas?

I just want to win a state ring before I leave high school and this is my last year to do it.I also want to set records for different things next year which I will do and already have done.

Thank you for your time Sheldon and good luck with your future.

Interview with Quincy Miller- Determined to be top player in class of 2011

1. Who is the best player you have ever played against? Why was this player so hard to guard or score against?
The best player I ever played was John Wall because he is really fast and he knows the game from a point guard stand point.

2. What schools are at the top of your recruiting list?
I haven’t created a list but its every school in the country recruiting me.

3. Who do you think is the best player in the class of 2011 is and why?
I think I am the best player in my class because I can play all positions except point guard and I can do anything on the floor; also i have a high basketball IQ and great attitude and work ethic.

4. When did you get your first recruitment letter and from whom?
My first letter was my sophomore year and from Wake Forest.

5. What player in the NBA do you compare yourself to and why?
Kevin Durant because I’m skinny but we can shoot and score the ball in any way.

6. How do you workout during the school year?
I have a 6 a.m workout with cones for footwork; 4:30 practice with team; shooting and dribbling drills for a hour and a half after practice.

7. Who is/was your favorite teammate?
Stargell Love

8. What player do you emulate?
LeBron James

9. Who is your role model?
LeBron James

10. What do you think you have to get better at in your game?
I have to get better at everything.

11. When was the first time you dunked in a game?
7th grade when i was about 5'10.

12. What is your strongest characteristic in you being a great player?
My strongest characteristics are my work ethic and dedication.

13. Who was your favorite NBA player and team?
LeBron James and Cavaliers

14. What do you like better AAU or school basketball? What AAU team do you play on?
I like AAU better and I play for D-one Sports.

15. What do you plan to do after basketball? What do you plan to major in?
Anesthsiologist; Medical field

16. How does it feel when people ask for your autograph?
I feel great! I came from the bottom to the top so its pretty unbelievable when they ask me for one.

17. What's your proudest basketball moment?
When I scored 67 last summer in front of the first game my mother came to.

18. What would you say to kids who want to play D-1 and beyond but can't get any exposure?
Find a school or team that can get you exposed or work as hard as you can and the exposure will come to you.


19. What's your favorite sport other than basketball?
Football is my favorite sport other than basketball.

20. What do you plan to accomplish as a team and individually this year?
I want another national championship and I want to show the world I’m the best player in 2011.