Isaiah Dupree plays power forward/small forward on the Minooka varsity basketball team. He has been playing basketball since he was in 3rd grade. This interview for Nook News has been edited for length and clarity. 

Q: Why do you play basketball?
A: I enjoy the competition and the speed of the game

Q: Who is the GOAT?
A: Lebron James

Q: Would you rather drop 50 points or hit a game-winner?
A: Game-winner, it would hype up the crowd and the team

Q: Who has the best shoes on the team?
A: Troy Hudak has the best shoes

Q: Who is the funniest person on the team?
A: Cayden Garcia