JJ has been about ball since he could talk. His ability to see the field and court is unlike anyone. His first words were touch down!
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“What I love most about sports is competing, having fun, and making great friends. There’s nothing better than working hard together and seeing it pay off. The greatest feeling is hitting a clutch 3-point buzzer beater or scoring a touchdown when your team needs it most!”
“I would say it’s not just one person who inspires me, it’s my whole family! My parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, and uncles all inspire me in different ways. They believe in me, support me, and always encourage me to work hard and be the best person I can be. I’m really lucky to have so many people cheering me on!”
One of my proudest moments this season wasn’t watching JJ make a great shot, it was watching him turn to a teammate who was afraid to shoot and tell him, “You got this!” JJ kept encouraging him all season, and when that teammate finally scored his first basket, the smile on JJ’s face was priceless. That moment showed us how much JJ had grown, not just as a player, but as a teammate and a leader.
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