Ben Thomas feature athlete interview – signed with Quincy University
Posted by SportsForce in Basketball, College, Commitments, High School, Inspiring Stories, Q & A, Recruiting, tags: ben thomas, boys basketball, CA, el dorado highschool, high school basketball, Placentia, quincy university
1. Why did you decide to sign with Quincy University?
Quincy University is first class in academics and athletics. The town is great and they all support football, basketball and baseball by coming out and watching every game. I can’t wait to represent the city to the best of my ability.
2. Describe the excitement you feel about becoming a college student-athlete?
My athletic director told me to write down my one lifetime goal when I was a freshman. My goal never changed throughout high school: “I want to play collegiate basketball.” So right now, I’m living my dream and couldn’t ask for anything else.
3. What advice would you give to other athletes looking to get recruited?
Stay positive through your recruiting process. There will always be ups and downs along the way, but you need to consider all levels of play in college, DI, DII, DII, NAIA, and Junior College. If you don’t consider all the options, then you may end up having no options to play a college sport. Also, recruits need to go approach college coaches and show an interest in their program. Coaches will not come find you, especially if the recruit is attending a small high school, like I did.
4. Who has been the biggest influence in your sports career and why?
My brother Jake Thomas. He has gone through so many ups and downs through his playing career. He now is one of the top football long snappers in the country today, with possible options to play professionally.
5. What would you like to accomplish during your college sports career?
Graduating is number one on the list. I plan to graduate from Quincy with a degree in International Business. On the basketball side of things, I’m just happy to be playing in college. I’m just going to play basketball to the best of my ability every single day I step on the court. That’s all I can control at this point.
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