Question and Answer: Wendell Green Jr. (2020)
Wendell Green Jr. is a star in the making. He’s rated by PrepHoops as the #4 prospect in Michigan’s class of 2020 and he has an skill set that makes him a Division 1 high major talent. The 5-11 sophomore point guard from Detroit Country Day is a playmaker who contributes in all aspects of the game. There may not be a better passer in Michigan, and Green Jr. is an elite scorer and defender. I recently caught up with Wendell Green Jr. for a Question and Answer session.
20 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 6.3 apg, 4spg
Question: What one word describes you best?
Wendell Green Jr.: Conpetitor.
Question: What is your favorite NBA team?
Wendell Green Jr.: Cleveland Cavaliers.
Question: How do you feel about you and your teams performance so far this season?
Wendell Green Jr.: We started slow, but we’ve now won 5 in a row but we still have a lot of work to do to accomplish our goal of winning a state title.
Question: What do you see yourself doing after basketball?
Wendell Green Jr.: I haven’t thought of a plan B yet but I enjoy public speaking, so maybe something in that area.
Question: Who is your favorite NBA player?
Wendell Green Jr.: Kyrie and Russell Westbrook.
Question: What is your favorite form of social media?
Wendell Green Jr.: Snapchat.
Question: What class do you enjoy most?
Wendell Green Jr.: Spanish.
Question: If you could choose 1 food, what would it be?
Wendell Green Jr.: Chicken.
Question: What other things do you enjoy besides basketball?
Wendell Green Jr.: I enjoy watching all kinds of sports but basketball is my life, so if I’m not working out I’m either doing homework or sleeping.
Question: Do you have a hero? If you do, who is it and why?
Wendell Green Jr.: My parents are my heroes. They’ve put me in great situations to be successful and they’d want nothing but the best for me right now and in the future.