Athlete of the week: Jean Luma
Q: How did you get started playing basketball? How long have you been playing?
A: I’ve been playing since I was in second grade, I was just always playing sports and I just fell in love with basketball.
Q: Why do you play basketball?
A: It was the most interesting and I was just better at it then any other sport.
Q: How has the sport shaped you into who you are today?
A: It’s taught me discipline and I have really good time management because you have to work around all your practice and games.
Q: Why do you like playing on the Plant team?
A: The coaching staff is really good, and it just helps me become a better player.
Q: What’s the hardest thing about playing basketball?
A: The practice and the busy game schedules.
Q: What is your favorite part of the sport?
A: Probably the teammates and how we hype each other up.
Q: How far do you want to take the sport?
A: If I get the opportunity to play in college, I’ll take it.
Q: What is the most important thing you’ve learned?
A: To never give up.
Q: What are you most excited for this season?
A: To building a better bond with my teammates and building the necessary skills for next year.