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University High School 2020 Foward Lindsey Syrek speaks on elite camps and July evaluation period.

IM: You just got done attending Princeton’s Elite camp. Tell us about that experience?

LS: Going to Princeton’s camp was a really great experience. I got a chance to meet with the coaching staff and get to know them more and see the campus. The camp itself was awesome I felt like I gained a lot from going and I got a sense for the program there.

IM: I know you attended a couple other camps which ones were those?

LS: Wright State and Miami Ohio

IM: While competing in these camps what is your mind-set?

LS: My mindset going into these camps is to have fun and learn something new while I’m there.

IM: You have been hitting the weight room hard this spring and summer, talk about how it has helped your game?

LS: I think it has helped me be more physical down in the post both offensively and defensively and it has helped me finish around the rim better.

IM: Coach Kelvin Scott is really looking forward to getting you guys back on the floor in July.

What are you looking forward to the most next month?

LS: I am looking forward to getting back on the court with the rest of the team. We were getting into a good rhythm the last couple of tournaments so getting back and picking up where we left of is going to make July really fun.

IM: For coaches evaluating you what can you tell him about your game and you as a teammate?

LS: What I could say about my game is that it’s still expanding. I’ve been working on my outside game more as well as improving upon the skills I already have in the post. As a teammate I know that even when I’m not having the best game it’s not an excuse to check out of the game. Every game I need to assess what my role is, if that is to go out and score, fine. If it’s to be the loudest person on the bench, great. The game is about more than just one person so if I have to be on the bench because I’m in foul trouble or something then I know I need to impact the game by hyping up the rest of the team who is on the floor.

IM: If you could meet one person in the world who would it be?

LS: If I could meet one person in the world it would probably be Tamika Catchings. I watched her growing up and she was a great player but also was and still is super active in the community which is super cool that she is using her platform to positively impact others.

2020 PG of Hamilton Southeastern tells us her expectations of the July eval period, high school ball, and locking up on defense.

IM: How have you been playing this summer with your HS team so far?

LM: I have been playing hard and improving each day during the June month for HS. I’m playing well in practices and games.

IM: What has been the biggest part of your game you have been trying to work on?

LM: Definitely something I’ve always needed to work on is my decision-making. I’ve transitioned from other positions like the post when I was younger and a shooting guard most of my years to now the PG. So I have been working on, and continuing to work on, my decision-making as the point guard.

IM: You have been a playmaker all spring. Talk about your confidence to make plays on both ends of the floor.

LM: Confidence has to show through with the position I’m in. I know that if I make a play, that can create a shot for my teammate and even myself. When u lock people up that helps your team out too. Making plays on both ends of the floor is what a point guard needs to do.

IM: You are often called on to guard the opposing teams best guard, what goes through your head knowing you have that responsibility every game?

LM: It’s definitely a responsibility but also your job. It feels good to feel depended on. You have to realize that you are going to guard girls like that but also, you need to get ready for it. I know i get called to guard the “good” guards on the floor so I physically get myself ready for it. The mental part of it is already there. I do know that I won’t always be great and lock up every girl because I’m not there yet, but I’m putting in the work to get there.

IM: What are you hoping to accomplish during the July evaluation period?

LM: This July I want to accomplish being a reliable and confident PG. I want to show myself and everyone else what I’m capable of.

University High School forward Jhordan McGuire talks about her summer, upcoming high school season, camps, and favorite concerts.

IM: How has the summer been going with your high school team?

JM: The summer has been going great so far in my opinion. our team is already slowly learning to figure each other out even with the new team members. I love the team community and can’t wait for a great rest of the season with this group of girls.

IM: You have played well all spring do you feel you are getting back as close to 100%?

JM: I feel I am very close to 100%, but I don’t think I have reached the peak of what I can really do. I think that when I am allowed to take my leg brace off I’ll be faster in my moves and also going up and down the court.

IM: After tearing your ACL last summer how have you prepared to get the knee stronger than it was before you tore it?

JM: As far as making my knee stronger and more versatile the biggest thing for me to do is the reps, so all of the drills, scrimmages and games we had in the spring has helped with my muscle memory and getting used to all of the basketball movements again.

IM: You have a lot to prove this summer what parts of your game will you try and show the coaches during the July evaluation period?

JM: I plan on showing coaches is more of a leadership role on my team and taking a wider variety of shots.

IM: We know you are attending PGC camp coming up. Tell us what you are looking to get out of that camp?

JM: I am looking forward to better my game and being around people with a similar mindset and goal. I hope that it improves my dribbling and guard like duties so that I can be more of a versatile player on the court.

IM: Your high school team has a lot of experienced seniors and could be in position to make a deep run. What are your thoughts on that?

JM: our team this year is put together so perfectly; we have all the pieces to the team we need to take it all the way. I have absolutely no doubt that we will win championships this year because we are focused on the goal and we’re already taking the steps that need to be done to accomplish them

IM: You love attending concerts, what has been the best concert you have been to so far this summer?

JM: so far my favorite concert has been Post Malone, but I think the Chris Brown concert will blow all of the other concerts out of the water.