Lahti Basketballin peliä pyörittää tulevalla kaudella ensimmäisen vuoden ammattilainen, Corey Tripp. Lahti Basketballin mediatiimi otti etäyhteyden Atlantin taakse ja haastoi Coreyn kesäiseen juttutuokioon.
Welcome to Lahti Basketball, Corey.
Will Finland be your first time in Europe? I have been to England and Greece.
What’s your first impression of city of Lahti? Lahti looks clean, good community , and a good place to lock in and play ball.
Tell me little bit about yourself?
22 years old
Born in Medina Ohio
Right handed
Favorite food is spaghetti
Love music
Tell us about your family?
I have one sister named Kendra
my mothers name is Megan
And my fathers name is Tyrone
This is your first year as as pro. How does it feel?
As I have only been preparing for my first year, so far it has been great. It’s a lot different from college where you are on similar schedules as your teammates even in the offseason. I have had to find new ways to challenge and compete against myself. I also had opportunities to meet new people with great basketball knowledge and skill. I have been very consistent and hope to continue with that for the rest of the season.
Tell me about your college career? It was a great experience that came with ups and downs. I had to grow up fast, it taught me that there is more to basketball than just playing. you had to respect the game and work on every detail even the mental ones. I stayed at 1 school for all 4 years never transferred scored a lot of baskets. Won 1 conference championship my senior year and went to the tournament.
How’d you heard about Lahti Basketball? My agent he spoke very highly of the organization and the fan base and I trust him. I did as much research as I could about the city and was very pleased. I’m excited to get things going.
What is the best basketball memory so far in your career?
Playing in march madness
What kind of player is Corey Tripp?
A winner
Stays calm in tight situations
All around player
Who has had biggest impact to your career?
My father
Who’s your favorite player all time?
LeBron James
What’s your all time starting 5?
Stephen curry
Kobe Bryant
LeBron James
Tim Duncan
Shaq
Greetings to Lahti Basketball fans?
Thank you for allowing me to be apart of the city and culture. And I hope to come and do great things with the team!
