2025 Basketball interview with Buckston Johnson from Buckeye Trail


 

Name: Buckston Johnson

School/town: Buckeye Trail/Old Washington

Positions played

Center

Class

2027

Height and Weight: 6’4, 270

Jersey Number: 50

Awards won or earned: None, so far

Other sports played: Track and Football

Please post a small recap of last season with something like a big game you had, something about a certain game, something from a bus ride to or from the game, or something that sticks out from a practice.

Last year on JV, I had 12 points, 10 rebounds, and a steal against New Comerstown before spraining my ankle at the beginning of the second half.

What are your personal goals for the season?

Letter varsity

What goals will you set for your team?

Win the IVC and have a good playoff run.

What do you feel is the toughest drill to do in practice?

Warrior layups (make 40 layups in 2 minutes)

Who is the toughest teammate to face during practice?

Elian Arick

In the scrimmage games, are you working more on things to help during the season, or are you focused more on winning?

I am focused on bettering myself for the future and the rest of the season.

Who is the best player that you have faced in a game, along with the team he was on?

There was a time against the Cambridge Bobcats. I was switched onto the team's point guard, Camden Lauer; he was tough to guard due to his quickness.

What was the highlight of last season?

Having a winning season

Which road gym do you feel is the toughest to play in, along with the reason it is so tough?

East Canton It is darker in there than most gyms.

Which part of your game do you feel you need to improve on the most?

Ball Handling

Which part of your game do you feel is the best?

Rebounding

Should there be a shot clock in Ohio high school basketball?

Yes, that way it forces more action during games.

How much can the crowd and cheerleaders affect the game?

A lot, because the crowd and student sections can be talking to you during the games.

What is your game day routine?

When I leave school during the day, I will go home and roll out, then stretch out, and after that, I will get my bag ready to go back to the school to get ready to warm up.

What is your favorite class or subject?

Math

If you could have dinner with any athlete, who would you have dinner with?

Myles Garrett

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