Markele Garrett (2019) – An Interview
Bridgeport has made quite a bit of noise already this season, not only in the Tri-Valley Conference’s East Division, but also statewide. The unbeaten Bearcats checked in at No. 5 (14-0) on the latest Associated Press Poll for Division 3…
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Continue ReadingBridgeport has made quite a bit of noise already this season, not only in the Tri-Valley Conference’s East Division, but also statewide.
The unbeaten Bearcats checked in at No. 5 (14-0) on the latest Associated Press Poll for Division 3 and they are showing no signs of slowing down. Dual-sport seniors SirQuarius Ball and Markele Garrett will be the ones leading Bridgeport into the postseason. But it’s been their talents on the football field that have made the biggest news this week. When National Signing Day rolled around on February 6, Ball signed on to play with Grand Valley State University while Garett inked his commitment with Saginaw Valley State University.
We recently had the chance to catch up with Garrett who, despite solidifying his future on the gridiron, remains focused on closing out his basketball career in a big way.
What are some of the goals your team has for this season?
MG: Some goals that we have are to win the TVC Championship, a District Championship, a Regional Championship, and a State Championship.
Bridgeport’s Markele Garrett (2019)Individually, what are some of your goals for this season?
MG: The only goal is to end my senior year with a ring on my finger.
What would you say is the biggest strength in your game?
MG: My biggest strength is seeing the floor well and getting up good shots.
What do you need to improve on the most in order to take your game to the next level?
MG: I need to improve on being more of a leader and being able to attack the rim harder.
Who, or what, motivates you to work harder, both on and off the court/field?
MG: My family. They push me to go hard everyday.
What are you most looking forward to when thinking about competing at the college level?
MG: The speed and intensity of the game.
Now that you’ve made a commitment to play college football, does that change your view on the remainder of your final basketball season?
MG: Not at all. I’m going to continue to work hard so we can make it far.
Who is the toughest player you’ve ever had to match up against?
MG: The toughest player I’ve had to match up against was Mario Whitley (Frankenmuth, 2018 grad).
What’s your favorite gym to play at, aside from your home games?
MG: The Breslin Center
If you had to compare your game to one player in college or the NBA, who would it be?
MG: Kyrie Irving.
What is your favorite subject in school and why?
MG: Math. It just comes easy to me, and I love to count.
What’s one song or artist that can get you pumped up before a game?
MG: NBA YoungBoy always gets me ready for a game.
Do your teammates have a nickname for you? If so, what is it and why?
MG: They call me Spark, because when I shoot from three I could heat up at any time.