Q & A With Trace Ross
With Corner Canyon out to another great start we took the time to catch up with Trace Ross the 6’3 G that is averaging 17 points per game this season with about seven games in the books. Trace is leading…
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Continue ReadingWith Corner Canyon out to another great start we took the time to catch up with Trace Ross the 6’3 G that is averaging 17 points per game this season with about seven games in the books. Trace is leading the team in scoring and assist per game. Corner Canyon is currently 5-2 and they’re the defending State Champions in 5A but have moved up to 6A.
Q. Tell us a little bit on how you got into basketball?
A. “When I was little i loved to dribble so, my dad started taking me down to a gym in Lehi almost every Friday and that’s when I really got introduced to basketball. I would train with Marty Haws.”
Q. Did you grow up rooting for a certain team?
A. “I never really loved one team. I grew up watching a lot of teams. Now I like to watch certain players and try to emulate their game.”
Q. Who are players you emulate your game after?
A. Steph Curry, Trae Young, Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and Tyler Herro.
Q. Why do you wear # 3?
Q. Who is the player on your team that you hate that guards you?
A. Phil Harris, He plays tough defense and fouls but I know that he is making me better.
A. “My name is Trace which is pretty close the the number 3 in Spanish, so that’s why. “
Q. What are you currently working on to get better?
A. “Been working on making the right play and creating for my teammates. I have also been working on different ways to get my shot off. Just working on scoring in many ways.”
Q. Not everyone gets to experience winning a State Championship, tell us what that is like?
A. Before the game I was a little nervous but right as the game started that all went away. During the game we all decided to buy in and do what it was going to take to win. Never been happier in my life after the game.”
Q. Toughest road game?
A. Jordan High School
Q. If you could be any NBA Player for one day, who would you be?
A. Probably Steph Curry because of his shot making ability and his clean handle.
Q. Let’s talk NBA Hoops, Who are the last 4 teams standing?
A.
East: Raptors, Sixers, Bucks and Boston
West: Laker, Clippers, Mavs and Nuggets
Finals: Bucks vs. Lakers
Champions: Lakers
Q. Who is the GOAT?
A. Michael Jordan
Trace is a great young man that is one of the better guards in the Class of 2021. He works hard on his craft. Not too sure how many people will agree with him on his NBA playoff predictions but I know I can agree with him that MJ is the GOAT. Trace has great ball handling and a good all-around game. The most impressive aspect of his game is that he is calm and collected. Trace has a handful of schools that have been keeping an eye on him which includes some Division 1 programs.