Lookout speaks to Brandon Suttles

By Julie Newell

Sports/Photo Editor

The Lookout Sports Editor Julie Newell recently talked with men's basketball player Brandon Suttles. The Lansing Community College sophomore is studying business management.

When did you start playing basketball?

"I started playing basketball when I was 6 years old."

What made you start playing basketball?

"My friends were playing and my older brother played, too, and he was kind of good, so I figured I would try it and I liked it."

What is the best part about playing basketball?

"Probably winning."

Who inspires you the most?

"My teammates, they inspire me a lot; and my family."

What struggles do you face as a basketball player?

"Time management with classes, homework, practice."

How has basketball affected your life?

"It's helped me get out of a lot of trouble ... just in a positive way. It's been my getaway from real life at times. It just helps me get my mind off of certain things."

Have you have any embarrassing moments in your career?

"Somebody made me fall. I got crossed, somebody made me fall once and then I tried to dunk and I lost the ball."

What are your future basketball and school plans?

"I plan to go to a four-year (college) after this. I'm probably going to try and finish out, get a degree and see where I go from there."