Athlete Showcase: Cassopolis’ Tyrese Hunt-Thompson
Published 7:37 pm Sunday, January 15, 2017
Tyrese Hunt-Thompson is a sophomore on the Cassopolis boys basketball team.
What has been one of your greatest accomplishments as an athlete?
THT: Winning regionals.
What has been a hardship in your life?
THT: My uncle died when I was 12.
Who is a “hero” in your life and why?
THT: My mom and sister because I love them.
When are you the most nervous while you are competing?
THT: Probably right before the game.
Describe an embarrassing athletic moment.
THT: I’ve air balled before.
How do you tend to work out/train when by yourself?
THT: I got things at home I can do.
What other sport would you like to compete in if you were not playing yours?
THT: Soccer.
Why are sports an important part of a high school experience?
THT: Because I would be bored without them.
How would you give away $50,000?
THT: Give some to the homeless people then buy stuff for me.
If you could be the head coach of a team for a year, what team would you choose?
THT: I would not want to be a coach.
If I did not play sports, I would…?
THT: Focus more on school.
What is the most challenging thing for you to do in your sport?
THT: Dunking.
If you could change one rule about your sport, what would it be?
THT: The fouls, because I get hacked.
What is the best compliment you have ever received?
THT: I am cute.
What was the last thing you saw someone do that really impressed you?
THT: The dude from Berrien Springs that out ran our whole defense during football season.
What is your favorite hobby? Why?
THT: Shopping, because it is fun.
Choose one word to describe yourself:
THT: Cool.