Photo by Logan Hawk

VYPE: What are your goals for this season?

Ethan: My goal for this season is to go win a state championship with the best teammates I could ask for.

VYPE: What has your sport taught you that you use in your daily life? 

Ethan: Basketball has taught me how to compete in my daily life anytime it’s needed.

VYPE: Who is your favorite teacher from any grade and why?

Ethan: Picking a favorite teacher is tough, but I’m going to pick my 5th grade teacher, Mrs. Duvall, because she showed how much she cared about us every day.

VYPE: Who inspires you and why?

Ethan: My dad inspires me because of how hard he works for my family every day and still comes home after crazy stressful days and makes all of us laugh.

VYPE: What teammate has left the biggest impression on you and why? 

Ethan: Justice Sutton has left the biggest impression on me because of how hard he works every day and still never seems to run out of energy.

VYPE: What is your favorite part about being on a team?  

Ethan: My favorite part about being on this team is how close we are and how much we trust each other on and off the court with anything.

VYPE: You can pick any place for a summer vacation, where do you go and who do you take with you? 

Ethan: If I could go anywhere I’m probably going to Disney World and the beach with my family, teammates, and girlfriend.

VYPE: Why are you passionate about your sport?

Ethan: I’m passionate about basketball because I’ve worked so hard with this same group of guys since 5th grade, and I want to play for them every night.

VYPE: Here is your chance to say hello, goodbye or thank you to anyone you wish. 

Ethan: I want to thank my grandparents, parents, siblings, girlfriend, and all of the coaches and teammates that have supported me throughout my whole career.