Get pleasure from Swish Attraction’s unique dialog with Jerzy Robinson (2008), the No. 1 recruit within the class of 2026 who was MVP of 2024 FIBA Underneath-17 Ladies’s Basketball World Cup for the world champion United States.
We discuss her growth as a participant, robust household foundations, enterprise acumen, shifting from Arizona to California and remaining a child regardless of all of her accomplishments. Some highlights from the interview embrace:
On successful the MVP throughout the U17 World Cup:
I’d say it’s the most important achievement in my profession thus far apart from the gold medal.
On lifting weights since she was 9 years outdated:
As just a little child I didn’t actually perceive some great benefits of it. My dad had me within the weight room and I used to be like, “Oh man, Dad.” However over time, after I was 11, 12, I began to see my physique change. I feel that’s after I actually realized, particularly enjoying with the boys, that I had a stronger base and basis.
Recommendation she acquired from Russell Westbrook:
Having that work, work ethic and consistency is absolutely necessary as a participant, perhaps extra necessary than anything, as a result of there’s inner motivation, exterior motivation that comes and goes. So simply staying within the lab and persevering with to work in your craft.
For extra, take a look at the complete interview, in addition to some highlights of Jerzy’s play:
A particular thanks to Elle Cooper of Klutch Sports activities Group for arranging the interview.
