This group of And1 8th graders are a scrappy, physical bunch that are developing quickly. We are expecting big things from them this season!
8TH GRADE BOYS
Team Accomplishments:
Spring 2018 Thrive SD Finalists
Kai Jajko
Guard
Birthday: June 15
School: San Elijo Middle
Favorite team: Los Angeles Lakers
Favorite player: Kobe Bryant
"If you're afraid to fail then you're probably going to fail." -Kobe Bryant
Isaiah Justice
Guard
Birthday: April 24th
School: Madison Middle
Favorite team: Golden State Warriors
Favorite player: Wardel “Stephen” Curry
“Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.” -Kevin Durant
Joey Lanzone
Guard
Birthday: October 27th
School: Double Peak
Favorite team: Golden State Warriors
Favorite player: Stephen Curry
"You never fail until you stop trying." -Albert Einstein
Joshua Marion
Guard
Birthday: November 25th
School: Valley Christian
Favorite team: Golden State Warriors
Favorite player: Steph Curry
“Every step of the way I think you learn something that makes you a better player, and all those lessons really come out when it matters the most in a championship.” - Steph Curry
Brady Martin
Guard
Birthday: August 10th
School: San Elijo Middle
Favorite team: Golden State Warriors
Favorite player: Stephen Curry
"Success is not an accident, success is actually a choice." -Stephen Curry
Jacob Sheridan
Guard
Birthday: March 28
School: Madison Middle
Favorite team: Golden State Warriors
Favorite player: Kyrie Irving
"Embrace the challenge; never run from it. Don't ever let anyone's thoughts or opinions affect your drive to be great." -Kyrie Irving
Kieran Sullivan
Forward
Birthday: September 13
School: San Elijo Middle
Favorite team: Golden State Warriors
Favorite player: Stephen Curry
"Basketball isn't just a sport. It is an art, one that must be mastered to succeed." -Steph Curry
Gavin Wasserman
Forward
Birthday: June 29
School: San Elijo Middle
Favorite team: Los Angeles Clippers
Favorite player: Kawhi Leonard
"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships." -Michael Jordan