By Michael Merchant – Staff Reporter 

Jonathan Law’s boys basketball team just completed their tryouts and is ready for the season. Senior Amadeus Betancourt is excited for the team’s first game of the year after posting a 17-5 record a year ago. Advocate Staff Reporter Michael Merchant interviewed Betancourt about the upcoming season.

Michael Merchant: What are your team’s best qualities heading into the season?

Amadeus Betancourt: We are a small tight knit team that gives max effort at all times.

MM: What has the team been doing to prepare for the upcoming season?

AB: We have been playing in summer league games and doing daily conditioning and open gym during the week.

MM: How do you think the team will be this year?

AB: I think we are going to be a well-conditioned team that is going to wear teams out.

MM: What is the main goal for this season?

AB: The main goal is to definitely at least make SCCs and the state playoffs.

MM: What are you most excited about for the upcoming season?

AB: I’m most excited to play the games and have a great season with my team.