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Basketball star is in it for the love of the game

Jimmy Gaskins

Published: Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Updated: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 13:07

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TJ Sanchez

Stats: Averages 15.3 points, 6 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 19 steals, 67.4% for free throws per gameQ: How long have you been playing this sport?

A: 10 Years

Q: Do you think playing sports has helped you in other aspects of your life? How?

A: Yes, it kept me out of trouble.

Q: What are your goals for sports? Academics?

A: To win and to graduate with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Q: Have you won any achievements or awards?

A: I was named 1st team all-conference in the Mid-Florida Conference.

Q: How do you motivate yourself for games or practices?

A: Just playing the game motivates me, knowing how far it has brought me and how far it is going to take me.

Q: Do you have any other talents?

A: I can play just about any sport if I work on it.

Q: How do you think the skills you have learned from playing sports will influence your future?

A: Playing sports teaches you how to come together. When you get a real job you'll have to know how to work together as a team.

Q: What is your favorite aspect of playing sports?

A: I love the competition.

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