I had the chance to catch up with standout freshmen, Anthony Mosley (Sanford, DE) this weekend. We talked about some of the deciding factors on picking Sanford School for high school and what it’s like to play for an AAU powerhouse like the D.C. Assault program. Anthony also mentioned some of his goals he has set for his upcoming freshmen season. There is a lot of buzz about Anthony Mosley he is considered one of the top rated players in his class in the tri-state area.
PHR: What schools have you heard from so far?
AM: I haven’t received any letters at this time, however I have had coaches from Delaware and Delaware State make positive comments about my game and encourage me to keep my grades up.
PHR: What are you looking for in a program and university?
AM: I am like most other players in the region aspiring to play in the Big East or the ACC, but in the end I really just want to play at a school with a good coach that plays my type of game and a school that offers a good education and a quality environment.
PHR: What were some of the deciding factors on picking Sanford for your high school career?
AM: there were 2 deciding factors in my choice of going to Sanford. The 1st was the first impression that Coach Waterman made on me. The 2nd was the environment and how friendly the faculty and staff were on my visit.
PHR: How was your summer on the AAU circuit?
AM: The summer circuit was great. My team traveled a lot and we played against some of the best teams in the country. This meant I got the chance to matchup against some of the best players in the country.
PHR: What parts of your game did you focus on improving this summer?
AM: The parts of my game I worked the hardest on this summer were tightening up my ball handling, using my weak hand, and my decision making.
PHR: Talk a little bit about what it’s like to play for an AAU powerhouse like the D.C. Assault?
AM: To play for a program like D.C. Assault is great because it is daily competition. The program demands the best so it means that you have to work hard on your game every day, because you know your teammates are. Also there are 9 quality players on the roster and any slip in your game could cost you minutes or even worse your spot on the team.
PHR: Do you feel any added pressure being one of the top rated players in the tri-state area?
AM: Yes there is pressure because being at the top leaves nowhere to go but down. But i recognize that and embrace it so it keeps me working hard because I know every time I step on the court someone wants to make their name off me and I have to prove I belong on top.
PHR: What goals do you have set for your upcoming freshmen season?
AM: I have had a goal for my freshman season since I was in 6th grade and that goal was and is to be a varsity starter as a freshman and be a contributor to my team’s success.
PHR: Did you attend any camps this summer?
AM: This summer I went to one camp and that camp was a hoop group camp in reading PA.
PHR: What is one thing you would like people to know about you besides basketball?
AM: One thing that I would like people to know about me is that off the court I am a positive person.
