Tru Issue 25 , Volume 4, 2015 | Page 40

We wanted to get to know Freddy a little better so we got together for a little Q & A. Here’s what he had to say. TRU: When did you first discover your love for basketball? Freddy: First time I could really say that I discovered the love for the game of basketball was when I played for the YMCA in 3rd grade. I was playing against 5th graders because I always had the IQ and the handles to play with the older kidswhich is key. I was still in the process of learning how to shoot but my IQ and my handles were definitely up to that level. That’s when I really found the love of basketball. TRU: What’s your workout ritual? Freddy: My workout ritual has multiple parts because before my work out if my grades and studying is not on point in class then basketball never comes out my mouth. Being taught to be a student athlete comes