Wingspan: When and why did you start playing basketball?
Aluga: “4th grade, I started playing because both of my parents played in college. My dad [played] at Abilene Christian, and my mom at Texas A&M Corpus Christi.”
Wingspan: What do you enjoy about playing basketball?
Aluga: “I love playing and the fellowship it brings. Every team I go to or play for I meet a bunch of new people. Even playing against people I can make so many friends.”
Wingspan: What is the toughest part about playing basketball?
Aluga: “The toughest part is dedication. If you get unfocused you’ll lose your skill fast and it can be hard to refocus.”
Wingspan: How has playing basketball impacted your life?
Aluga: “It’s become a huge part of my life, so pretty much in every way possible it’s changed me.”
Wingspan: How do you balance being a student-athlete?
Aluga: “I stay up late sometimes to finish my school work, or I sacrifice my free time to study.”
Wingspan: Who is your biggest inspiration?
Aluga: “My dad, he tells me what I did wrong after every game and pushes me to get better.”
Wingspan: How do you feel the season is going so far?
Aluga: “We have grown a lot as a team, but we have lost some games in district we shouldn’t have. Since we still have eight more games to go, it’s on us to play confident and give us a spot in the running for playoffs.”
Wingspan: What does your future with basketball look like?
Aluga: “I hope to get a few offers this summer, and play Division 1 basketball in college.”
