By Tyanna Xavier – Staff Reporter

Jonathan Law senior Diontae Eady went All-State in 2018 and is trying to repeat that feat this winter.

Eady has been playing basketball his entire life and is very excited to say that he has reached one of his goals.

“Basketball is the first sport I was playing since age four,” Eady said. “My mom got me into it and ever since she put that ball into my hand and it’s the one sport I really connect with.”

Eady has a passion for the sport of basketball and having his mother and his teammates as supporters pushed him to overcome obstacles.

“My team definitely helped me a lot in accomplishing All-State because without them I would not be able to play,” Eady said. “There’s no ‘I’ in team and it’s a five on five game, not a one on five.”

Eady’s teammates enjoy being on the court with him and have integrated his skills into their own games.

“Playing with one of the best guards in the SCC means a lot because I pick up from his game and put it into mine,” senior Antonio Brown said. “Overall, Diontae has a bright future.”

Eady said the Law basketball team is more of a family than a team. They always have each other’s backs on and off the court. The players pick up skills from each other, work together, and have open communication which is always important during a game.

Assistant coach Mr. McPartland said that Eady contributes to the team in many areas.

“Diontae is a great athlete with a lot of God-given talent,” McPartland said. “He’s a great asset to the team because he brings energy, leadership, and does a lot of controlling the basketball.”

McPartland said Eady is a very humble player that works with his teammates to take down them competition.

Eady is excited for his final year to get started.

“My main goal for this year would be would be to go All-State and win the state title for my last year,” Eady said. “I have been scouted by one coach at Curry College and it’s great to see that my hard work is paying off.”