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Bartlesville’s Shane Simpson & Adam Nakvinda – Basketball Captains Q&A – Presented by Tulsa Bone & Joint
- Updated: January 13, 2020
VYPE: How long have you played basketball and what got you started?
Simpson: Since the second grade. My dad played in high school so he was the one who got me started.
Nakvinda: I have played and been around basketball my whole life. My mom used to be a coach and she coached my oldest and youngest sister and also taught me everything she knows, so just being around it made me form a passion for the sport.
VYPE: Who is your favorite college or professional player?
Simpson: Luka Doncic and Dirk.
Nakvinda: My favorite NBA player is Tyler Hero.
VYPE: What is your favorite memory in your sport so far?
Simpson: Playing in the ConocoPhillips Arvest tournament my freshman year against a very talented Carl Albert team.
Nakvinda: There are too many good memories to think of just one, but my best memories were during summer AAU ball.
VYPE: Do you have any pre-game rituals?
Simpson: I don’t really have any rituals.
Nakvinda: One pregame ritual is listening to music and being thankful for all my blessings.
VYPE: Which team or tournament are you most excited to play this season?
Simpson: Booker T because that’s the best competition and it’s fun playing against really good teams.
Nakvinda: I’m excited to play Union again for our last game so we can show how much we will have improved.
VYPE: What are some personal goals you have for the season?
Simpson: Make it past the first round of playoffs.
Nakvinda: A few of my personal goals are to be our leading scorer, average at least 8 rebounds, and to shoot over 75% from the free throw line.
VYPE: Which of your teammates do you expect to have a big season?
Simpson: Adam will be extremely crucial for the success of our team. I think he’s going to have a phenomenal year.
Nakvinda: I expect Shane to be a great leader but also I think Cole Hicks will step up and score a lot for us.
VYPE: Who has been your biggest supporter?
Simpson: My dad has always been my number one supporter. He taught me just about everything I know.
Nakvinda: My biggest supporter is definitely my mother. She has been there for me after every game and has told me how good or bad I did every time.
VYPE: What are your plans after high school?
Simpson: If I get a chance to play somewhere I would be extremely grateful, but if not I’m most likely going to go to UCO and double major in education and psychology.
Nakvinda: After high school I want to play ball but if that doesn’t work out I might look into a degree for architecture.
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