Mike Cemazar (2021): David Barnes Showcase Interview
Mike Cemazar is a gritty senior point guard from Goodrich High School. He has a grind and demeanor that many college coaches would want on in their locker room. He was recently at the David Barnes Showcase, where he displayed his ability to handle the ball and initiate the offense. We caught up with Cemazar to talk about his game, the showcase, and more.
QUESTION
What part of your game has improved the most since high school season?
Mike Cemazar
My shooting and for sure my confidence. I spent all of quarantine lifting weights, which I almost gained 15 pounds from also. As suffering an injury during the season before almost caused me to get surgery, which was on my left hand, over the off season I decided to work a lot on my shot and gaining confidence in shooting.
QUESTION
What are your goals for next season?
Mike Cemazar
My main goal for next season is to win and help my team be as good as they possibly can. I also hope to be a leader for my team and helping the younger guys out as much as possible and help teach the younger guys what being a team is about.
QUESTION
Was there a specific matchup that you enjoyed at the David Bland Showcase?
Mike Cemazar
I enjoyed all the matchups that I played against because each one of them made me better over the weekend in different aspects of the game.
QUESTION
How do you think you stood out to college coaches at the showcase?
Mike Cemazar
I feel as if I stood out through my shooting, defense and showed off my intelligence on both sides of the floor. I feel I shot the ball pretty consistently and hit a lot when I was wide open. I also think my defense was a big factor as I played pretty good on ball defense and help side defense. Last but not least, I feel my intelligence was there as a point guard running the floor and helping create looks for my teammates.
QUESTION
What will a college coach be getting from a player like you?
Mike Cemazar
A college coach will be getting his hardest working student athlete he will ever receive. I work hard at everything I do and I believe that if you don’t try your hardest at everything you do, there’s no point in doing it. He will also get a leader on the court who is not afraid to be vocal. I will do as much as I can to help the teammates and the team for which I play for.
QUESTION
What was your best basketball moment this summer?
Mike Cemazar
One of my best basketball moments this past summer was training with Coach Ant out of Ypsilanti. He is one of my favorite trainers of all time and he is a coach I can relate a lot too.