The Basketball Interview with Kyler McGillis
St. John multi-honored senior Kyler McGillis is set to have a big year. Before that year started he gave PHD some of his favorite parts of the game of basketball.
At your school, what is your favorite part or parts about game days in terms of the routine leading up to the game?
KM: My favorite part is right before the game, when all of the guys are in the locker room getting ready to go get a win.
What makes your crowd unique? What is a memorable thing that they’ve done that you will always remember?
KM: We have the best crowd in the state. There are many reasons but the best one is that we have a great group that makes it to almost every single game.
Who is your biggest rival and what about them makes the rivalry both heated and memorable?
KM: Our biggest rival is Dunseith. Our schools are close to each other and we always end up having a good game every year with lots of fans.
Who is your favorite basketball player in the world and why?
KM: Kobe Bryant is by far my favorite. Number one reason, he will do anything to win, like me.
All basketball players love gear. What brand of gear or type of gear are you partial to?
KM: I’m starting to like more and more of the brand Under Armour.
What is your favorite venue to play basketball in that you’ve played in?
KM: My favorite venue to play basketball is in my school’s gym, the Wood Dome.
What court that you haven’t played on would you dream of playing on?
KM: The most important one… the basketball state championship court.
Explain the relationship varsity players have at your school with youth players?
KM: There are many young guys on the team that hang out with us older varsity guys all the time.
Best coaching advice you’ve received is what and who was it from?
KM: “Make them remember your name.” -My Dad, who was also a basketball coach for a long time.
Who is your basketball influence?
KM: I don’t have one.. I like to push myself.
NBA. Who is your team?
KM: The best team out there, the Los Angeles Lakers!