Q: How tough has it been playing different lineups in the circuit and has it had an impact on team chemistry?

A: Playing different lineups has made guys step up and fill roles that might normally be filled by others such as rebounding or guarding bigs. I think our chemistry is good, I have very unselfish kid's that play team basketball. Other teams we have played you can see guys forcing shots just to make sure they get their points. 

Q: You guys lost some close games. How do you switch those Ls into Ws by championship weekend?

A: We have had a rough time staying away from Covid 19. I have played the 2nd and 3rd session with all guards and we have yet to get every kid to a game together. If we can be at full force Championship weekend I think we can beat anyone. We have made a lot of noise thus far and look forward to finishing strong.
 

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Q: What is the best part of playing together?

Austin Spencer: The best part of playing together is we know each other's game's. Our games compliment each other, he's more of a point guard and i'm more of a scorer.

Shawn Spencer: The best part of playing together is we both played in a lot of big games over the years and know how to handle the pressure.  It's good to know you can have somebody to count on in big moments.


Q: Does playing with each other and looking to get each other shine take away from the team success? 

Austin Spencer: We have been playing together our whole lives. We have been taught to play the game the right way since we were young. We believe when we are playing our best we make everyone around us better and the entire team shines.

Shawn Spencer:  We are both guards who can handle the ball, score, pass the ball, and defend. We play with a high IQ that should make the entire team better


Q: How has going to the Student Athlete Academy help develop your game?

Jaren Barnett: Going to Student Athlete Academy has helped me improve my game in many ways such as, strength, speed, ball handling,  shooting, and helped increase my basketball IQ so I can make smart late game decisions. 

Q: In the next month heading into championship weekend, what will you working on to help your team?

Jaren Barnett: During the next month heading into championship weekend I will be working on my ability to make smart decisions to help my team win. Looking to make plays down the stretch, rebounding at the PG spot, and being a vocal leader are a few of my main focuses leading into the finals and also High School when that time comes.