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Meet the Player Varsity Boys Basketball – Matthew McClain

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What age were you when you started this sport?
I started playing basketball when I was three years old.

How many hours a week do you practice?
The Varsity Boys Basketball team practices 12 hours a week.

Name one thing you are working to improve right now.
I am working to improve my ball-handling skills.

Pre-game ritual?
I take Advil and listen to American rap before games.

How would your teammates describe you?
My teammates would typically say I am energetic.

Who is your role model, and why?
Kobe Bryant, his mentality not only helps on the court but in other aspects of life as well.

What is the hardest thing about your sport?
The hardest thing is having to condition at the end of each practice.

Name something that stresses you out.
Not knocking down open jump shots.

Name a recent accomplishment you are proud of, and why?
Getting my driver’s permit, because now I can legally drive.

Before I graduate, I want to ________, and why?
I want to become an all-around better person on and off the court.

Name one thing about yourself that most people don’t know.
I actually really like vinyl records.

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Nathan Laperi
Nathan Laperi, Staff Writer
Nathan Laperi is a Senior and a second year member of the LionNationOnline Staff, he serves as a staff writer. Nathan enjoys playing football and hanging out with friends. Last year, he was on the Yearbook team and he is excited to make the switch to Newspaper to help out the team.