2020-21 Varsity Student Athletes

30 • OWEN BERRY • SOPHOMORE • FORWARD

Who inspired you to play basketball?

My dad inspired me to play basketball.

My favorite basketball memory is...

Winning the DPL Championship in back-to-back years.

If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be?

Jimmy Butler, because of how he got to where he is.

I love the game of basketball because...

You’re able to play as it goes and there’s a lot of creativity.

What’s on your pre-game playlist?

Future and Lil’ Baby.

Who is your favorite professional basketball player?

Devin Booker, because he’s exciting to watch.

What does playing Jesuit Dallas basketball mean to you?

Playing as a team.

10 • DYLAN GIBBONS • SOPHOMORE • GUARD

Who inspired you to play basketball?

My brother. I always saw him playing and I used to copy everything he did when I was little.

My favorite basketball memory is...

Hitting a half court shot to win a game in eighth grade.

If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be?

Steve Nash.

I love the game of basketball because...

I don’t think about anything else when I’m playing, and I have fun competing.

What’s on your pre-game playlist?

Turks by NAV (feat. Travis Scott)

Who is your favorite professional basketball player?

Kyrie Irving. I watch him a lot and learn different moves from him.

What does playing Jesuit Dallas basketball mean to you?

Brotherhood and friendship. It’s a community that everyone wants to be a part of.

20 • SHANE HATZMANN • SENIOR • GUARD

Who inspired you to play basketball?

Michael Jordan, because he’s the G.O.A.T.

My favorite basketball memory is...

When I was six, my teammate missed a free throw, I got the rebound, and with time running down I dribbled towards the wrong basket and scored on a half-court shot for the other team.

If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be?

Christian Laettner.

I love the game of basketball because...

It’s a game of failure, and that’s how you learn.

What’s on your pre-game playlist?

Big Mixes and Taylor Swift.

Who is your favorite professional basketball player?

Alex Caruso. He has swagger.

What does playing Jesuit Dallas basketball mean to you?

Doing anything and everything to get a win in addition to making the man next to you better every day.

ALEX JOHNSON • JUNIOR • MANAGER

Who inspired you to play basketball?

My family. My dad and brother live and breathe basketball, so I fell into that with them.

My favorite basketball memory is...

When I was at Cameron Indoor Arena watching a close Duke game.

If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be?

Michael Jordan. He seems like a cool guy when he’s not playing basketball.

I love the game of basketball because...

There isn’t anything like it. The mood of the game can switch in a matter of minutes and I feel like you can never be relaxed because the game can change quickly.

What’s on your pre-game playlist?

Everything rap. Drake or Gunna is probably on there the most but mainstream rap.

Who is your favorite professional basketball player?

Michael Jordan. He is the G.O.A.T. and reminds me of my dad.

What does playing Jesuit Dallas basketball mean to you?

I am surrounded by my friends and a great coaching staff. There is really nothing else I could ask for in a community.

24 • BEN JOHNSON • JUNIOR • GUARD

Who inspired you to play basketball?

My dad.

My favorite basketball memory is...

Earning a spot on the varsity team.

If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be?

Kobe Bryant.

I love the game of basketball because...

It is a fun game to play.

What’s on your pre-game playlist?

ZERO DEGREES.

Who is your favorite professional basketball player?

Dirk Nowitzki. He beat the odds when all the odds were against him.

What does playing Jesuit Dallas basketball mean to you?

Playing hard and smart.

44 • GRANT KOSTOS • JUNIOR • FORWARD

Who inspired you to play basketball?

My parents. They always pushed me to explore new things and give everything I do my best shot.

My favorite basketball memory is...

Dunking in the last game of my freshman year.

If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be?

Kanye West.

I love the game of basketball because...

It gives me a place to go with the flow and not overthink things.

What’s on your pre-game playlist?

A lot of Pop Smoke, Kanye West and Jay-Z.

Who is your favorite professional basketball player?

Mitchell Robinson. I love the way he dominates the rim and the paint.

What does playing Jesuit Dallas basketball mean to you?

Being intentional in everything I do on the court.

12 • CAL LINN • SENIOR • GUARD

Who inspired you to play basketball?

My dad. Just playing in the backyard, shooting around, I realized I wanted to play when I got older.

My favorite basketball memory is...

Getting pantsed against Wylie my sophomore year.

If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be?

Olivia Ponton.

I love the game of basketball because...

It gives me the opportunity to compete for a common goal with my team while developing relationships.

What’s on your pre-game playlist?

Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande.

Who is your favorite professional basketball player?

Devin Booker, due to his ability to stay calm and humble while also being a killer.

What does playing Jesuit Dallas basketball mean to you?

Representing something more than myself, competing or the school and my teammates.

32 • REID LYNCH • SENIOR • FORWARD

Who inspired you to play basketball?

My older brother. We always played growing up, and that instilled the fire in me to be my best.

My favorite basketball memory is...

Our home game against Boyd last year. It was a good way to end the season.

If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be?

Tyler Herro.

I love the game of basketball because...

The speed of the game.

What’s on your pre-game playlist?

Kendrick Lamar, T-Grizz and Tory.

Who is your favorite professional basketball player?

LeBron James. He has played with a chip on his shoulder for 18 years and still loves the game.

What does playing Jesuit Dallas basketball mean to you?

Giving up your own values for something bigger than yourself.

34 • WILL MANSOUR • JUNIOR • FORWARD

Who inspired you to play basketball?

After the Cavaliers won the NBA Finals in 2016, I realized that I had more passion and desire to get better at basketball than any other sport.

My favorite basketball memory is...

When the freshman and varsity teams beat Allen my freshman year.

If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be?

Michael Jordan. I would like to ask him about his mentality and work ethic.

I love the game of basketball because...

It has a need for physical toughness and mental competitive that I really enjoy.

What’s on your pre-game playlist?

I listen to EDM to pump me up, then I turn it off before tip off to calm me down.

Who is your favorite professional basketball player?

LeBron James. I admire his athleticism.

What does playing Jesuit Dallas basketball mean to you?

It means a lot to play alongside my friends and represent the school I love so much.

22 • MATTHEW MCKINZIE • JUNIOR • GUARD

Who inspired you to play basketball?

My dad and JJ Reddick. My family and I would always watch JJ’s games at Duke when I was younger, and I wanted to be like him.

My favorite basketball memory is...

Winning the championship on a buzzer beater in third grade on the Blue Devils.

If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be?

Madison Beer.

I love the game of basketball because...

The speed and athleticism of the game.

What’s on your pre-game playlist?

Everything from country to rap to classical.

Who is your favorite professional basketball player?

Russell Westbrook, because of his athleticism and mindset.

What does playing Jesuit Dallas basketball mean to you?

Hard work, dedication, pride and honor.

21 • CONOR MOORE • SENIOR • FORWARD

Who inspired you to play basketball?

My father. He has shown me the greatness of the sport through its competitive and fun nature by way of his own experience and how he has taught the game to me.

My favorite basketball memory is...

When our freshman team went 30-0.

If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be?

George Washington.

I love the game of basketball because...

It has provided me with great opportunities, a community, and has been a great support for me in life.

What’s on your pre-game playlist?

Classic rock, some random 80s song, and some obscure rap/modern rock.

Who is your favorite professional basketball player?

Giannis Antetokumpo, because not only is he a freak and extremely talented, he is also a good guy who puts a focus on teamwork and winning.

What does playing Jesuit Dallas basketball mean to you?

We not only go out on the court, burn the boats and give 110% all the time, but also celebrate our community and treat those around me with respect and care.

33 • GAVIN PERRYMAN • SENIOR • GUARD

Who inspired you to play basketball?

My dad and my family. I was brought up to play basketball and that’s what I’ve done my entire life.

My favorite basketball memory is...

Beating top-ranked Allen at home.

If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be?

Larry Bird.

I love the game of basketball because...

It gives me the opportunity to create and build relationships with my teammates while competing and playing the sport I love at the same time.

What’s on your pre-game playlist?

Wak Flacka, NBA Youngboy, Lil’ Baby, Eminem, EDM, Polo G.

Who is your favorite professional basketball player?

Luka Dončić. He embodies a city and franchise that I love and has basketball characteristics that I strive to obtain in the future.

What does playing Jesuit Dallas basketball mean to you?

Everything. Representing this community to the best of my ability is what I’ve wanted to do for as long as I remember.

JOHN-MICHAEL QUINN • SENIOR • MANAGER

Who inspired you to play basketball?

Jordan Poole. He’s the best to ever touch a ball.

My favorite basketball memory is...

Jordan Poole hitting the game-winner against Houston, or the Allen game my sophomore year.

If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be?

Jiǎn Zìháo (Uzi). I would really like to know if he’s actually 6’6’’.

I love the game of basketball because...

It’s like poetry.

What’s on your pre-game playlist?

Just the Two of Us, Love Sosa, Stripes Like Burberry, Rod Wave.

Who is your favorite professional basketball player?

Jordan Poole.

What does playing Jesuit Dallas basketball mean to you?

Burning the boats.

40 • XAVIER REICHENSTEIN • SENIOR • GUARD

Who inspired you to play basketball?

My friends at St. Rita, because I wanted to fit in.

My favorite basketball memory is...

The game-winner against Prosper sophomore year.

If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be?

Michael Jordan.

I love the game of basketball because...

It made me who I am today.

What’s on your pre-game playlist?

I don’t have one.

Who is your favorite professional basketball player?

Carmelo Anthony. He is who I first saw play the game professionally, and he quickly became the highlight of my interest.

What does playing Jesuit Dallas basketball mean to you?

It means the world to me, and it is a huge part of my identity.

11 • CAMDEN ROY • SENIOR • GUARD

Who inspired you to play basketball?

Nobody really inspired me to play, I just fell in love with the game.

My favorite basketball memory is...

Hitting a half court buzzer-beater in AAU basketball.

If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be?

Olivia Ponton.

I love the game of basketball because...

The game is so sophisticated. In other sports, practices can be a drag and you play in a very limited amount of competitions. That’s not the case with basketball.

What’s on your pre-game playlist?

Morgan Wallen

Who is your favorite professional basketball player?

Shake Milton. I grew up watching him play and he played incredibly hard. He was super nice to me and would take me into the SMU locker room after games, where I would listen to Larry Brown talk.

What does playing Jesuit Dallas basketball mean to you?

It means everything to me, and has played a major role into shaping me into the man I am today.

31 • SKY TSCHURR • SENIOR • GUARD

Who inspired you to play basketball?

My dad. He was an avid baller.

My favorite basketball memory is...

Our JV season last year.

If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be?

The Rock.

I love the game of basketball because...

I get to play with my friends and it’s fun.

What’s on your pre-game playlist?

I watch Gordon Ramsay cook.

Who is your favorite professional basketball player?

Brian Cardinal. He was the best player on the Mavericks in 2011.

What does playing Jesuit Dallas basketball mean to you?

Friendship.