

A Player’s Life Interview
Name: Corey Nguyen
Where are you from? : Denver
How old are you? : 15
When did you start playing
the game? : 3rd grade
What made you interested
in playing basketball? : wanting to go
pro
Do you remember your first organized basketball game? yes
How did you play and how
did it make you feel? well, unstopable
When did you begin to take
basketball seriously and why? : 7th grade
Does your family support you playing basketball? : very
much
What influenced you to play basketball? : its
my calling
What is your favorite aspect
of playing basketball? being on a team/family
What is your motivation to
play? my family
What are your habits before
a game? pray
What is your favorite hobby? basketball/video
games
Do play other sports competitively,
which sports? i used to play football
What is your favorite food
to eat before and after games? before-
something healthy. after-somthing huge and filling.
What is your favorite pre-game
music? soothing rap
Do you have any religious
background and basketball? jesus
How often do you workout? 4-5
days a week
Do you have a partner or
on your own? own
Have you gotten seriously
injured? just some neck sprains and ankle
sprains.
What are your strong points in basketball? being
able to see the court and finding the open man. shooting and crossing over
Do you consider yourself healthy and why? yes
because i watch what i eat and stay away from too much sugar and fats.
Favorites
Your favorite basketball
gear brand? Nike
What size shoe do you wear? 11.5
Life
Do you have many friends who don’t play basketball? : yes
What is life outside of basketball for you? : basketball
is life
Do you get a lot of attention because you play basketball? : yes
What are your plans after your basketball career is over? :maybe
be a private basketball trainer
Is basketball your life? : no
my family is, then basketball
Where has basketball taken
you? through great and heart breaking
moments
Have you traveled a lot through
basketball? If so, where have you been and which
are your favorite places? no not much
Do you have children? no
Have you made mistakes in
your life that has affected your career? If you
would like to go into detail please explain. no
What is your basketball standing
now? Do you play -- High school, college, professional,
semi pro or retired? I am attending Wylie
High in the 09-10 season as a freshman. AHMO
What are your personal goals
as a player? i am aiming for the NBA
What are your basketball dreams? to be an NBA player
Are you happy with your basketball game? theres always
room for improvment
Have you received many accolades and honors through basketball? still
young
