BASIL DICERBO- ST. AUGUSTINE PREP HIGH SCHOOL

Tell everyone about yourself?
I'm a 5'10, 150 pound sophomore, I attend St. Augustine Prep high school in Richland, New Jersey and I play baseball.

What was your best game?
My biggest game was last year against our rival and I went 3-4 with a double and two singles.

Why are sports/education important to you?
They are important to me beacuse you need an education to go through life and I love baseball with a passion.

What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
I train all year and dont stop playing baseball and I get better from training.

What is your dream college?
My dream college is the University of Miami.

If a College Coach ask you, how can you make our team better, what would you say?
I work hard and I will do anything to help the team win.

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
Work hard and be fully committed to your sport no matter what people say.

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JAMAL GAINES- BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL

Tell everyone about yourself?
My name is Jamal Gaines. I attend Booker High School in Sarasota, FL and I am a 6ft 2 sophomore. I've been playing basketball since i was 6 and ive been in love with it ever since.

What was your best game?
My best game was last year when i played with Team Stat (15u). It was like I couldnt miss I think I finshed the game with 26 points, 6 or 7 rebounds and a 4 or 5 assist.

Why are sports/education important to you?
Education is important to me because I know...No matter how basketball works out my grades can take me just about anywhere I want to go. Sports are important to me because its what I love doing. It motivates me to be the best I do with everything I do. I am very competive.

What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
To better myself in basketball I could improve on the finer points of the game. I want to learn more than just how to do the move but why choose "this move" over "that one".

What is your dream college?
My dream College is Kentucky. I love the way coach John Calipari coaches the Wildcats and their level of intensity. That never ceases to amaze me.

If a College Coach ask you, how can you make our team better, what would you say?
I could make a college team better with my ability to score along with my defense, work ethic and competitve drive.

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
I would advise student-athletes to never give up. No matter how many obstacles you have to overcome. Dont let anyone or anything get in your way. I cant should never be apart of your vocabulary.

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