GETTING TO KNOW... Shaun Thomas
10/9/2007 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Shaun Thomas brings strong basketball bloodlines to the Bobcat program from Sacramento High in California's Capital City. The 6-4 freshman forward brings athleticism and a physical presence to MSU's forward wall.
Q: Your sister Shantel played basketball at UC Santa Barbara. How old were you before you could beat her in one-on-one or horse? How good a player is she?
ST: My sister was a really good player. I probably wasn't able to beat her until I was a sophomore in high school. Maybe junior year. I don't know if I could beat her in horse even still. It would be a close game.
Q: What are your early impressions of Division I basketball, based on preseason practices and conditioning?
ST: DI is very different from high school Coming in I knew it would be a big jump, but I don't think I had any idea it would be this big, mentally and physically. I'm enjoying the change and the challenge, and I'm adjusting well. I look forward to contributing to the team.
Q: What is the strongest part of your game?
ST: I'd say the strongest part of my game right now is my defense. I like to be the one who guards the best player. I can run the floor and finish well, also.
Q: Your sister Shantel played basketball at UC Santa Barbara. How old were you before you could beat her in one-on-one or horse? How good a player is she?
ST: My sister was a really good player. I probably wasn't able to beat her until I was a sophomore in high school. Maybe junior year. I don't know if I could beat her in horse even still. It would be a close game.
Q: What are your early impressions of Division I basketball, based on preseason practices and conditioning?
ST: DI is very different from high school Coming in I knew it would be a big jump, but I don't think I had any idea it would be this big, mentally and physically. I'm enjoying the change and the challenge, and I'm adjusting well. I look forward to contributing to the team.
Q: What is the strongest part of your game?
ST: I'd say the strongest part of my game right now is my defense. I like to be the one who guards the best player. I can run the floor and finish well, also.
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