By RAUL GARCIA JR | The Mercedes Enterprise

The Mercedes Enterprise caught up with Senior  Shooting Guard Frank Fernandez to ask him about the basketball season and his game. Here’s what he had to say in the Meet the Tigers Q&A:

Q: Tell us when you knew you wanted to be a varsity basketball player, and why?

A: I knew when I was an 8th Grader during quarantine. 

Q: What is your fondest memory of your experience on the team this season?

A: Being named team captain.

Q: How excited are you about being a member of the basketball team?

A: I’m really excited to be on this team with my boys. 

Q: What did you do this summer to improve your game to get ready for this season?                              

A:  I worked out to gain muscle, worked on the spin move, and my jump shot the most.

Q: Who has influenced your play style the most?

A: I say Marcus Smart because he hustles and his defense is great.

Q: Who’s your favorite professional basketball player?

A: Steph Curry

Q: Who’s the greatest basketball player of all time?

A:  LeBron James

Q: What drew you to play basketball over other sports?

A: The exciting moments I get to experience while playing. 

Q: What aspect of your game comes easy to you?

A: Driving in to the paint. 

Q: What advice has the coach given you that you’ll always remember?

A: Hustle beats talent when talent fails to hustle.

Q: If you could play any basketball player 1v1 who would it be?

A: Dillion Brooks 

Q: Is there a particular significance to your jersey number?

A: No, I just like the number 1.

Q: What is the worst practice you have ever endured?

A: We ran so much because we had a very bad game and it was tiring.

Q: What tips would you give to someone going out for basketball?

A: To hustle and give it your all because it passes by real fast .

Q: What team is considered your biggest rival, and why?

A: I would say Edcouch Elsa.

Q: What is your most memorable shot?

A: When I hit a step back vs Edcouch-Elsa 

Q: What is your favorite game day hype song?

A: Key Rex by Key Glock

Q: Who would you pick as your all time greatest starting five?

A: Steph Curry, Michael Jordan, Lebron James, Kareem Abdul Jabar, and Shaq.

Q: What is your favorite food?

A: I like Canes chicken strips.