Former SQBA Standout Desmon Shaver
1. You finished your career at William Monroe High School by scoring 1,000 points. How would you rate your career in high school individually and as a team?
A: I rate my career as like an 8 b/c I did not accomplish everything I wanted to because I didnt get that championship ring, being the school's all time leading scorer is great but I wanted to win a state championship and never got to. I was all district and was fortunate to break records, but the team was most important to me.
2. What made you decide to attend Fishburne Military Academy after high school?
A: I attended Fishburne b/c it will open up doors for me and it allows me to showcase my ability to all kinds of coaches. And it is getting me ready for college basketball and preparing me academic wise. Plus we travel & play top prep schools and it will be a great experience.
3. How would you rate your AAU experience and what was your most memorable moment?
A: The aau experience is very special not all people get to do that. The game is sooo different from high school ball. It gets you ready for the season and my best experience with SQBA was when we played at the University of Pittsburgh. It was great because of the competition.
4. What is your goal after post-grad?
A: My ultimate goal is to play Division 1 basketball and major in becoming a history teacher.. but hopefully I will get a chance to play professionally somewhere after college.
5. What do you feel are the differences between high school, aau and post-grad basketball?
A: High school seemed a lot easier now, the teams were not as good and you were the man. In AAU at times nobody played defense but the guys were really good and at times nobody ran plays they just played but really good players though. In post grad ball the game is more physical and faster. There are a lot of D1 players they are smarter and play harder everything is just more advance but makes you compete harder.
6. What advice would you give student athletes about the recruiting process?
A: That recruiting is a business and just b/c a coach doesnt want you it doesnt mean your not good. You may not fit what their needs may be. Coaches are looking for what they need. Keep your head up and keep pushing. Especially stay in the books that is a major part of the process.
