2025 Basketball interview with Jalen Dunham from Lucasville Valley


 

Jalen Dunham

Lucasville Valley, Lucasville, Ohio

Positions played: Point Guard, Shooting Guard

2027

6’0 175 lbs

Jersey Number: 3

Awards won or earned:

Varsity starter as a sophomore (no awards due to injury)

HUDL LINK: http://www.hudl.com/v/2RAKfr

Other sports played: Football in elementary school

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.

I gained more motivation each game I had to watch from the sidelines due to my injury.

Would you let the readers know what your injury was and how rehab went?

Torn UCL and rehab were really rough to start off but got increasingly better when I realized that the injury happened to me for the better.

Other than the injury, what was the toughest part of the 2024 season?

Watching my team lose in the playoffs and not being able to help

What was the best part of the season?

Growing as an individual and realizing that I am going to be better than I was before my injury happened.

Who has been the best player that you have faced in a game?

along with the team he was on?

Bennet Kayser from Minford

How would you describe your style of play?

Fast and aggressive

What do you feel is the strongest part of your game?

My shooting ability

What road gym has been the hardest gym to play in, along with the thing that makes it so tough?

Wheelersburg due to the cheer block being right behind the rim

What type of defense is the toughest to face in a game?

1-3-1

What are your personal goals for the season?

District player of the year

What goals are you setting for the team?

District champions and conference champions

What is one thing you'd like to do in a game but might never have a chance to do?

Game winner from beyond half court

Should Ohio add a shot clock to the high school game? Explain

Yes, because it would make the game more exciting and fun.

What is your favorite class or subject?

Anatomy

What is one sport you wish you could play but lack the skill set to do so?

Baseball

Who is your favorite athlete?

LaMelo Ball

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