Prospect Spotlight: Eric Sondberg (2020)
Adam Ayalew
<p><strong>Eric Sondberg</strong>, a 6-foot-5 wing from South River, averaged 23 points per game during a productive junior campaign. Sondberg will be playing with Team Durant this spring and summer on the EYBL. He is expected to add shooting and energy to a team with high expectations. During a recent interview with Prep Hoops, Sondberg described his overall game and his goals among other topics.</p>
<p><strong>PH</strong>: <em>For those who haven't seen you play, describe your game?</em></p>
<p><strong>ES</strong>: "Just high energy. Unselfish. Try to get my teammates better."</p>
<p><strong>PH</strong>: <em>What's the most improved part of my game?</em></p>
<p><strong>ES</strong>: "I'm getting better at finishing around the rim."</p>
<p><strong>PH</strong>: <em>I noticed that you're a really good shooter. Is that something that came natural to you, or is it a skill that you had to acquire?</em></p>
<p><strong>ES</strong>: "I've worked on it a lot, but I've always been a pretty good shooter."</p>
<p><strong>PH</strong>: <em>What is something that's underrated about your overall game?</em></p>
<p><strong>ES</strong>: "I think my handles a little bit."</p>
<p><strong>PH</strong>: <em>How has practicing with these guys helped you get better?</em></p>
<p><strong>ES</strong>: "The competition is great. It's really different from my high school, so I think it's going to help me a lot."</p>
<p><strong>PH</strong>: <em>How are your grades?</em></p>
<p><strong>ES</strong>: "Really good. I have a 4.0 GPA."</p>
<p><strong>PH</strong>: <em>What are your goals?</em></p>
<p><strong>ES</strong>: "Just win."</p>
<p><strong>PH</strong>: What type of feedback have you received from college coaches about your overall game?</p>
<p><strong>ES</strong>: "That I need to get stronger, but they like my shooting."</p>
<p><strong>PH</strong>: <em>What do you think you can bring to a college program?</em></p>
<p><strong>ES</strong>: "Anything they need to win. Just help my teammates, and bring energy to practices."</p>
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