Name: | Jared D’Aloia |
School: | Stillwater |
Year in School: | Senior |
Height: | 5’10 |
Position: | G |
Current season stats or team record: | 9-2 in league, 12-3 overall |
Basketball Awards or Achievements: | 1st Team All League 2016 Honorable Mention All League 2015 |
Other sports you play in High School: | Baseball |
Favorite moment from non-basketball sport: | Saratoga American Little League, went to the State Championship in Staten Island. |
Favorite class in school other than lunch or gym? | Technology |
What are your plans after High School? | Go to college to study Criminal Justice and Play Basketball |
Do you plan on playing sports in college? If yes, which sport and have you committed yet to a school? | Yes, I plan on playing basketball. I have not committed to a college yet. |
What are your strengths as a player? | Basketball IQ |
What skills do you need to improve on as a player? | Shot Selection |
What improvements have you made recently in practice/training? | Ball handling |
Favorite moment on the court: | Beating Mechanicville |
Toughest moment on the court: | Losing to Mechanicville |
What have you learned about team work? | You need teamwork to be successful in everything you do. |
Name a couple of people that have been role models over the years and what have you learned from them? | David Alston and Brett Smith, former Stillwater basketball stars. I’ve learned that you need to work hard to achieve your goals. |
What words of advice or encouragement would you share with younger athletes? | Work hard and make sure you have fun. |
What team do you want to beat to win the Sectional Final or other tournaments this year? | Everyone |
What are your interests outside of sports? | Hanging out with my friends and family |
Favorite local restaurant? | Peabody’s in Saratoga Springs |
Favorite song/artist: | Kanye West |
What are your favorite movies or books? | Space Jam |
Who is your favorite athlete (Any sport)? | Kobe Bryant |
Favorite NCAA, NBA or WNBA team: | Syracuse and LA Lakers |
If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be? | Michael Jordan and Will Ferrell |