Baxter Springs’ basketball player Javen Alexander spoke to VYPE in a recent interview.
VYPE: What are your personal goals for the year?
Get good grades, help my mom, and get a opportunity to play football somewhere.
VYPE: What is your favorite athletic memory?
Seeing Coach Hibler happy after a big win.
VYPE: What teammate has left the biggest impression on you and why?
Gage Maggard – because of his work ethic.
VYPE: What is your favorite part of being on this team?
The camaraderie between my teammates and helping the freshman get better.
VYPE: What has your sport taught you that you use in your daily life?
Do the little things to make a big impact and try your best no matter how hard it gets for you.
VYPE: What is the best advice that anyone has given you?
The sun will rise and set no matter what happens so make the best of something while you have it.
VYPE: Who inspires you and why?
My mom and dad who taught me to never give up on my dreams.
VYPE: Here is your chance to give a shoutout or say thank you to anyone you wish.
I want to shout out my coach’s: Coach McCoy, Coach Buchanan, and Coach Hibler.
