Jose Figueroa, an 11th grader, plays on the varsity basketball team for Lehman Campus as a point guard. He shares his insights on his season and journey so far.

How is your basketball season going?
It’s going good; I’m getting better and learning more stuff about basketball and the fundamentals and getting my body in shape.

How long have you been playing basketball?
I’ve been playing for two years

Why did you start playing basketball?
I grew up around boys and I come from an all-boys school that had a popular basketball team. I figured if I switched schools, I can get a varsity experience.

Whats the hardest part of your sport for you?
Remembering the exact plays.

Is there anything you are looking forward to?                                                                                                                   Getting more playing time.

Do you plan to keep playing after high school?
Yes; for college, I want to go to a D3 or D4 basketball school. I’m not sure what college yet. I will look over colleges in senior year.

What is some advice you would give to someone who is just starting to play basketball?
Don’t give up, and the sport is hard. You’ll have to go through a lot of pain in any sport; just don’t give up.

What is your favorite part of playing basketball?
I just love dribbling and I like the fundamentals and working with my teammate

What is a typical practice like?
We just run for an hour and run plays and dribbling drills.

What is your team’s record so far?
Our record is 1-3. [1 win, 3 losses].