Name: Ryan Andrews

Grade: Sophomore

Sport: Basketball

Position: Center

How long have you been playing basketball?

“I have been playing basketball for over five years.”

Who has influenced you positively in your athletic career?

“My coaches and my parents have influenced me throughout my career. They have done this by pushing me to my best and supporting me”

What is your favorite part about playing basketball? Why do you play?

“My favorite part about basketball is just being able to hangout with my team and getting to play basketball everyday. My team is like a second family because you spend so much time together and it’s cool to get have that. I play because it’s fun to get to be part of a team, it’s good exercise, and I just love basketball.”

Do you play for any AAU teams? If so, where?

“No I do not play for any AAU teams.”

What is your favorite basketball memory?

“My favorite basketball memory is going to Traverse City for the past two years to play Traverse City Central. The whole team stays at Grand Traverse Resort and it’s a lot of fun.”

What, if any, are your future plans with basketball?

“My future plans for basketball is to tryout for varsity next year and see what happens.”

What is an inspirational quote that you go by?

“Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.” – Jim Valvano