USA Minicamp Interviews: Joshua Tyson + Anthony Thompson

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Team USA October Minicamp featured six prospects from the greater Cincinnati area in attendance, in this article hear from Lakota West star [player_tooltip player_id='2125748' first='Joshua' last='Tyson'] and former Lebanon star [player_tooltip player_id='1670105' first='Anthony' last='Thompson'] about their experiences this weekend at the minicamp which featured some of the top talent from across the country.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2125748' first='Joshua' last='Tyson'] Interview</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Q: It's your first Team USA event, what's been the overall feel your first day here?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A: It's been good seeing all the best competition in the country I mean that's every kids dream. Keeping a high standard knowing I'm going against the best and I gotta prove why I can play against those guys.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Q: Has there been any prospect you've gotten to play against this weekend that's been the most exciting to face?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A: Probably Deron Rippey Jr, he's a grade older than me but it's fun seeing him knowing he's the number 1 point guard in the older class. Going against him is pretty fun knowing that one day he'll probably be playing pro, maybe the NBA and definitely high major.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Q: What schools have shown you the most love?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A: I'd probably say Virginia Tech, West Virginia, Butler, Ohio State, Cincinnati, Xavier are in the top of my recruiting. It's super cool to see how much better I've gotten just by staying humble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Q: What are you most looking forward to this winter at Lakota West?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A: Having fun with my guys, basketball can be super competitive and sometimes guys forget about the fun aspect but when I go out there I love to have fun first. I take it as serious as possible if you take it too serious it'll go by too fast.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1670105' first='Anthony' last='Thompson'] Interview</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Q: There's 6 greater Cincinnati prospects playing this weekend, what does that mean for the area having so many prospects on a national stage here in Colorado?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A: It's pretty cool, it shows that we've put the work in to be able to get to this stage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Q: What has it meant to establish yourself as a top player in the country after not getting invited to these opportunities when you were younger?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A: I've always wanted to come to something like this, this is my first experience so it's an honor and a blessing to be able to come here my senior year and be able to experience it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Q: You have a commitment date coming soon, is it a weight off your shoulders or have you enjoyed going on all the different visits?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A: Definitely both, I've enjoyed all the visits I've been to see different places. It will be a weight off my shoulders knowing I'm ready to know what school I'll be going to.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->