Sunday, January 3, 2010

Player Profile: Brandon Slater



The 6'0", 220 pound post currently averages 7.4 points per contest in his senior season. Aside from basketball, Brandon plays baseball and excelled for the Hornet football team. As a football team captain, Brandon earned all-PTC honors at offensive guard and defensive nose-tackle. As a basketball player, Brandon has a feathery touch that makes him a very capable 3-point and free throw shooter. Known as a clutch performer, Brandon sent the first game of the season against Tusky Valley into overtime with his buzzer beating offensive rebound put back. Get to know Brandon a little better through his player profile.


Favorite food? Mashed potatoes with gravy and corn

What other sports do you play? Football and baseball

Favorite sports team? Minnesota Vikings because of Brett Favre

Favorite class in school? History

Last book you read for entertainment? Assassin's Shadow

Favorite movie? The Lion King

What's in your CD player right now? Awake-Skillet

Who is your role model? Steve Moore

Lebron or Kobe? Kobe

What's your favorite Spurgeon quote? When he is telling a story and the momentum dies he usually ends it by saying, "and like, ummmmm - yeah"

Most memorable moment in athletics? My winning shot against Mogadore in 8th grade

What are you post high school aspirations? Go to college for communications and maybe play football


Coach Spurgeon on Brandon:

"Brandon plays the game with a unique combination of strength, toughness, intense play and soft hands."

"He can really be a bull on the offensive boards."

2 comments:

Sam Gilbert said...

Brandon also leads the Hornets in body art, temper tantrums, and hissy fits.

Brandon has only committed 1 foul in his hornet career.....he is still arguing the other 212.

Anonymous said...

Brandon's body art is awesome.....shows his love of his Christian faith and shows his individuality. Miss the long locks!!!
Let him argue the 212!!! He still plays 3 sports, carries an A average and shows leadership.
I love all the Hornet boys and truely enjoy watching them play!!
This is their year..........All the way!!