Q & A: Chris Dobessi (2019)
Chris Dobessi is a very good all-around player that has what it takes to play at the next level. For Wyandotte as a junior, he averaged 11 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game. Learn more about him in this Q & A.
What are the strengths of your game and what are you still working on?
“My biggest strength is my ability to finish at the basket and I’m a good set shooter but I’m working on being able to pull up off the dribble.”
Who is your role model/hero? Why?
“Right now, one of my biggest role models is LeBron James. Not only is he hard working on the court but he’s also a great father to his kids and he supports his community.”
Who are some guys you like to mold your game after? Why?
“I mold my game after Westbrook because of his intensity on defense and offense, plus he plays every game like it is his last.”
What would you like college coaches to know about you that they might not be able to see by just watching film?
“The biggest thing college coaches should know is I am coachable, mainly because I know there is always something for me to learn.”
What is your favorite subject in school? Why?
“My favorite school subject is math because it’s challenging and extremely useful in the world.”
If you could play alongside any other player in the country, who would it be and why?
“If I could play alongside any player in the country, it would have to be Zion Williamson, because his athleticism is unreal. You can put the ball anywhere and he’ll go get it.”
Basketball wise, what are your dreams and goals?
“I would like to get my school paid for so I can live a financially stable life, and I would like to play basketball at a high-level college.”
What does basketball mean to you?
“Basketball is not a game to me, its a lifestyle, and it’s shaped me to be the young man I am becoming.”