Featured Athlete: Reggie Chaney

Sport: Basketball | Years played: 8 years | Height: 6’7

Surrounded by Centennial players, sophomore Reggie Chaney gets two of his 14 points on this one handed dunk Saturday, Jan 2, 2016 at Centennial in the 60-39 win over the Titans.

Sarah Philips

Surrounded by Centennial players, sophomore Reggie Chaney gets two of his 14 points on this one handed dunk Saturday, Jan 2, 2016 at Centennial in the 60-39 win over the Titans.

Fav pre game meal: Chick-fil-A

Fav quote: Play hard, smart and together

Inspiration: LeBron James

Pre game song: I can listen to whatever

Future job: NBA

 

Wingspan: Why do you like basketball?

Chaney: “I guess because i’m tall and athletic, it just comes easy for me.”

Wingspan: What was your funniest basketball memory?

Chaney: “When Cameron got dunked on.”

Wingspan: Have you ever gotten any injuries from playing?

Chaney: “I twisted my ankle, but I never really broke anything before.”

Wingspan: Have you ever felt pressured by a coach or a parent? How?

Chaney: “Yes but the pressure pushes me to do better so I don’t mind.”

Wingspan: What motivates you?

Chaney: “Music usually seems to push me during games.”

Wingspan: What got you started?

Chaney: “My dad used to play, so he got me started.”

Wingspan: How are you planning on pursuing this in the future?

Chaney: “I plan on playing in college and then the NBA, hopefully”

Wingspan: Does playing ever get in the way with your social or educational life?

Chaney: “Yes, because instead of hanging out with friends, I’m probably in the gym working out.”