Athlete Profile: Wyatt Herzog

GILLETT — The Gillett High School boys basketball team believes it has the players and skills to turn in a strong season on the court. Wyatt Herzog is part of the team’s core and hopes to end his senior season on a strong note.

Herzog does a little bit of everything for the Tigers. He is a capable scorer and can rebound well for a point guard. Herzog is also a strong passer, helping set up some of his teammates for shots.

“He’s a hard-working kid who strives to do his best,” said Gillett coach Russ Long of Herzog. “Never misses a practice or open gym, always working to get better.”

Q: When did your interest in basketball begin?

A: I was interested in basketball my fourth grade year. The way I was interested in basketball was through my friends at the time.

Q: What is your favorite part about the basketball season?

A: Playing with my teammates and trying to do the best we can. Also trying to have fun in games and at practice.

Q: Do you have any individual goals you’d like to accomplish in your final season on the court?

A: I don’t have any individual goals set for myself. All I try to do is do what I have to do and see how my teammates play and feel how the games will go.

Q: The team has experienced mixed results on the court so far this winter. What kind of things need improvement to start earning some more wins moving forward?

A: We don’t need to improve much right now. We just go and play how we been playing with each other.

Q: What has the game of basketball done for you?

A: It’s kept me in shape for other sports. It also helps we with school work as well.

Q: What’s your favorite memory of competing on the Gillett boys basketball team?

A: Being there with my friends and competing against good teams. Also having fun with my teammates and making jokes on the team.

Q: What are you going to miss most about high school basketball?

A: Just playing the game. I only have some much time left and I’m going to miss it a lot.

Q: Favorite TV show?

A: My favorite show right now is “Blindspot.”

Q: Name one thing about yourself that not many people know.

A: My family is pretty big. I’m the second oldest out of seven kids. It’s fun being with my family.

Q: What is your favorite thing to do when you are not in school or competing in a high school sport?

A: Getting homework done that needs to be done. Going to the gym to get my shots up.

Q: What’s the greatest piece of advice you have ever been told?

A: I’ve been told a lot of advice from my family, teachers and other people. I don’t remember what they had said to me.

Q: What are some things you hope to accomplish after graduating from high school?

A: I’m not sure yet on what I hope to accomplish after high school. I just hope I get through this year.

AT A GLANCE

Athlete: Wyatt Herzog

Sport: Boys Basketball

Position: Point Guard

School: Gillett High School

Year: Senior