Prospect Spotlight – Q&A with Jalen Broussard
JALEN BROUSSARD EAST GRAND RAPIDS This 6’4 multisport prospect is beginning his third season as EGR point guard. A quarterback who led East Grand Rapids Pioneers to a share of the OK Gold Conference football championship in the fall, Broussard is turning…
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Continue ReadingJALEN BROUSSARD
EAST GRAND RAPIDS
This 6’4 multisport prospect is beginning his third season as EGR point guard. A quarterback who led East Grand Rapids Pioneers to a share of the OK Gold Conference football championship in the fall, Broussard is turning his sights to doing the same with the Pioneers basketball team. Broussard is a stat sheet filler. He can score, pass, rebound and play defense. His toolbox is deep and given the right opportunity he will bring value to any school at the next level. We caught up with Jalen over the break and asked him a few questions.
What did you do to prepare for this season? Work out, put up extra shots, basketball camps
Do you play on a travel team, if so, which one? Yes, Grand Rapids Storm
What are your team goals this season? To win Conference and make a run for State!
What are your individual goals for this season? To be a better player and for college interaction
What do you think is your best asset on the floor? My leadership, working with players to be in the right place at the right time
Who is your favorite basketball player and why? (Pro or college) LeBron James – I like how aggressive he is
Who is the best team you have played against? Grand Rapids Christian’s team from two years ago
Who is the best player you have played against? Duane Washington, Xavier Tillman & James Beck from Grand Rapids Christian
What are you plans for the next season? To be playing either football or basketball in college
What is the one game in the regular season that you look forward to playing? The Conference Championship game
How do you get motivated before each game? Listen to music
What’s your favorite subject in school? English