Athlete Spotlight: Sekina Tillman

Sekina Tillman

SPORT: Basketball

POSITION: Forward

AGE: 13

GRADE: Seventh

SCHOOL: Merriwether Middle

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE BASKETBALL? I think it’s a fun sport, and with my height, I think I’m good at it.

WHAT IS THE MOST DIFFICULT THING TO DO IN BASKETBALL? Dribble with my left hand

STANDOUT MOMENT: When I hit three shots in a row during the game against Batesburg-Leesville

STRENGTHS: Dribbling with my right hand, lay-ups from the left side and goals from under the basket

IMPROVEMENT GOAL FOR THE SEASON: I want to hit 20 points before the end of the season.

WORST INJURY: Knee socket shifted out of place at the beginning of season

TRAINING ROUTINE: Me, my dad and my mom will go to my friend’s house and play against them

OTHER SPORTS: None

FAVORITE PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE: LeBron James, basketball player for the Miami Heat.

WHY IS BEING INVOLVED IN SPORTS IMPORTANT? Because it motivates me to get somewhere in life