Athlete Showcase: Brandywine’s Hunter Slaughter
Published 7:49 am Friday, January 13, 2017
Hunter Slaughter is a member of the Brandywine boys basketball team.
What has been one of your greatest accomplishments as an athlete?
HS: Winning districts and conference.
What has been one of your biggest disappointments as an athlete?
HS: Losing the first game of regionals.
What has been a hardship in your life?
HS: My grandpa passing away last year.
Who is a “hero” in your life and why?
HS: Coach (Nathan) Knapp. He has helped me become the player I am today.
When are you the most nervous while you are competing?
HS: I am never nervous.
Describe an embarrassing athletic moment.
HS: I scored in the wrong basket.
How do you tend to work out/train when by yourself?
HS: I just put shots up.
What other sport would you like to compete in if you were not playing yours?
HS: Football.
Why are sports an important part of a high school experience?
HS: They teach you responsibility.
How would you give away $50,000?
HS: I would donate half of the money and give the rest to my mom and dad.
If you could be the head coach of a team for a year, what team would you choose?
HS: The Golden State Warriors.
If I did not play sports, I would…?
HS: Not go to school. Basketball motivates me.
What is the most challenging thing for you to do in your sport?
HS: Not getting mad.
If you could change one rule about your sport, what would it be?
HS: There would be no out-of-bounds.
What is the best compliment you have ever received?
HS: I am the No. 1 best point guard there is in Brandywine history.
What was the scariest thing you have had to do? Are you glad you did it?
HS: Ride a roller coaster.
What was the last thing you saw someone do that really impressed you?
HS: Vinny Peel dunked.
What is your favorite hobby? Why?
HS: Basketball. That is the only thing that keeps me focused.
Choose one word to describe yourself:
HS: Angry.