Bri Cucinelli, Hoops Hero

Name: Brianna Cucinelli

Sport: Basketball

 

What grade are you in?

Senior

 

How long have you been playing?

Since I was 5

 

What position do you play?

Point guard

 

Have you played any other position?

No

 

Do you want to wrestle in college?

No

 

Do you play any other sports?

Yes, soccer

 

 

What was the hardest thing to learn about basketball?

Memorizing plays

 

What is your favorite thing about basketball?

Fast pace and it’s always fun playing with my teammates.

 

What was your greatest achievement in basketball?

Being able to play varsity as a freshman and going to states.

 

What was the greatest/worst achievement you had during the season?

It was a challenge for me to get my confidence up.

 

How do you stay in shape during the off season?

Agility training and going to the gym.

 

Is it hard for you to balance school and bowling, how do you balance them out?

Yes, sometimes it’s hard but school is always my number one priority. I just have to manage my time well.

 

Do you want to go pro?

No

 

Do you have any before game rituals or superstitions?

Yes, me and my teammate, Hailee Poricelli, do a handshake before every game.  

 

How does the team look for playoffs?

We struggled a little this season, but made it the first round of states. The team was very well at being together and bonding.

The Basketball team won sectionals and placed in a few tournaments.

     

Season Stats:

  • First round of states

 

“As I am a senior this year and this is my last season playing basketball. The team just wanted to have as much fun as possible and whatever happens on the court will happen. The atmosphere of being on the court is the best encouragement I’ve ever received. The team helped me in so many ways and brought my confidence up, playing basketball with these girls is something nothing will compare too it was so much fun and I’m so glad we are all so close. Were all such a close family rather than just teammates.”