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Banner Howton
Banner, a sophomore at Durant High School, plays basketball for the Cougars varsity basketball team.
How long have you been playing basketball?
I have been playing basketball for nine years.
What’s your favorite basketball memory?
Winning the district championship in middle school.
What’s your favorite basketball memory so far this season?
Beating a rival Bloomingdale in the first game of the season.
What’s a game left on the schedule that you’re looking forward to and why?
I’m looking forward to senior night against Middleton. I’m happy to see the seniors succeed.
What’s your advice to someone wanting to try out for the team next season?
Give 100% effort 100% of the time, and focus on your strengths, not your weaknesses
What’s an area of your game that you want to improve?
I want to improve getting to the rack and drawing fouls and finishing through tough contact
When you’re not playing basketball, what are you doing in your free time?
I like hanging out with friends and family, or playing 2k26
What are your favorite songs to listen to before a game?
I like listening to a mix of music pre-game, some to get me locked in and some to help me relax:
– furthest thing: Drake
– out of bounds- Benji Blue Bills
– the shoe fits- Drake
– be a man- glokk40spaz
