Basketball a way of life for LCC’s Amari Jones
Basketball a way of life for LCC's Amari Jones
The Lookout Page Designer Bayelee Hodge recently talked with women's basketball player Amari Jones. The freshman is studying kinesiology at Lansing Community College.
How long have you played basketball?
"I started playing basketball when I was in first grade, so basically I've been playing all my life."
What made you want to start playing and why?
"My family was always big on sports, so they got me into it. When I first started playing I fell in love with the game. I really liked how aggressive the game is and how intense it can be."
Who or what inspires you?
"My family is definitely the main thing that inspires me. They keep me motivated and support me through everything."
Do you face any struggles as a college athlete?
"Some struggles I face being a student-athlete are worrying if I'm on top of my schoolwork and putting that before anything. (I) never really having a set schedule to go and do anything fun with friends, or even go see family as often as I want to. As a student-athlete, it's almost as if my life is school and basketball. But I love the game so much I can't even complain about the struggles I go through."
Has basketball had a positive or negative effect on your life and why?
"One hundred percent positive. Basketball has introduced me to so many amazing people and I've created lifelong friendships because of basketball. … Definitely, playing basketball is one of the best decisions that I have made in my life."
What kind of person has basketball made you?
"Basketball has turned me into a person that gets along with other people fairly easily. Being on a team means you have to grow connections with other people to have good team chemistry. I have been on many basketball teams in my life and never had bad blood with anyone, really. I feel like this sport has helped me connect with people fast, and grow strong bonds."
Have you had any funny moments in your career?
Basketball a way of life for LCC's Amari Jones
The Lookout Page Designer Bayelee Hodge recently talked with women's basketball player Amari Jones. The freshman is studying kinesiology at Lansing Community College.
How long have you played basketball?
"I started playing basketball when I was in first grade, so basically I've been playing all my life."
What made you want to start playing and why?
"My family was always big on sports, so they got me into it. When I first started playing I fell in love with the game. I really liked how aggressive the game is and how intense it can be."
Who or what inspires you?
"My family is definitely the main thing that inspires me. They keep me motivated and support me through everything."
Do you face any struggles as a college athlete?
"Some struggles I face being a student-athlete are worrying if I'm on top of my schoolwork and putting that before anything. (I) never really having a set schedule to go and do anything fun with friends, or even go see family as often as I want to. As a student-athlete, it's almost as if my life is school and basketball. But I love the game so much I can't even complain about the struggles I go through."
Has basketball had a positive or negative effect on your life and why?
"One hundred percent positive. Basketball has introduced me to so many amazing people and I've created lifelong friendships because of basketball. … Definitely, playing basketball is one of the best decisions that I have made in my life."
What kind of person has basketball made you?
"Basketball has turned me into a person that gets along with other people fairly easily. Being on a team means you have to grow connections with other people to have good team chemistry. I have been on many basketball teams in my life and never had bad blood with anyone, really. I feel like this sport has helped me connect with people fast, and grow strong bonds."
Have you had any funny moments in your career?