Name: Greg Strong

Sport: Basketball

Position: Guard

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Aurora

High School: Glenbard North High School

Lily Goodfellow: When did you start playing basketball?

Greg Strong: I was young. I started playing when I was three or four.

LG: You led the team in steals last season. What’s your strategy for stealing the ball and making plays?

GS: I just pressure the person who brings the ball up. I pressure him to where he’s uncomfortable and turns the ball over. Also, my teammates help too. They play great defense and then I make sure I’m in the passing lanes so I can get a steal off the ball as well.

LG: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received from a coach?

GS: The best piece of advice I’ve received from a coach is don’t let one play affect the rest of the game. 

LG: How do you and your teammates make practice fun?

GS: We just joke around, but also take the practice seriously. So when we take a break and get water, we make some jokes and stuff like that.

LG: Do you have any advice for younger people just starting out in basketball?

GS: Just try to work as hard as you can and get in the gym as much as you can. Get better everyday.

LG: Do you think attitude is a factor in winning?

GS: Yes, attitude is definitely a factor in winning. I think the team with the best attitude, the most aggressive attitude, is always going to win. 

LG: Who has been your biggest supporter?

GS: My biggest supporters are my grandpa and my dad. 

LG: What is your favorite food?

GS: My favorite food is pizza.

LG: What are some of your favorite hobbies?

GS: Some of my favorite hobbies are obviously basketball, and I like listening to music, hanging out with friends, going to basketball games, stuff like that.

LG: What one word best describes you?

GS: I would say it’s funny.

LG: Thank you very much, Greg.

GS: No problem.