Today joining me is Illinois Basketball player Meyers Leonard. Meyers is a 7 footer from Robinson High School. Leonard has been ranked as high as 18 on Rivals.
PH: What made you choose Illinois over other schools you were recruited by?
ML: Just everything, coaching, campus, tradition and the whole package was right for me.
PH: Describe to us your USA basketball experience.
ML: My USA basketball experience was very good. Everybody was nice and I hope to be on a USA team in the future.
PH: How has practice been going for you so far?
ML: Practice has been good. I am doing mostly weight training as I am still recovering from a stress fracture.
PH: What number will you be wearing for the Illini?
ML: #12
PH: What is your biggest strength as a basketball player?
ML: Being mobile and athletic as a 7” footer
PH: Biggest weakness?
ML: Strength. Gotta keep getting stronger to play in the Big Ten.
PH: Which stadium are you looking forward to playing in?
ML:Madison Square Garden
PH:Which player are you looking forward to playing against?
ML: Jared Sullinger of Ohio State.
PH: How good of a team will the Illini be this year?
ML: We can very exceptional with all the other guys having experience and with me, Jereme Richmond, and Crandall Head coming in.
PH: What do you expect your role on this team to be?
ML: I will battle for a starting position but if not get good minutes off the bench. I hope to be a factor in every game.
PH: Predictions for next season?
ML: Gotta get to the tournament first, but then make a deep run. I think we can be very good.
Meyers Leonard will always be known though for this dunk:
Thanks again to Meyers for joining us, and be sure to stay tuned for future interviews.
keep it up! reel in those paychecks!