1-On-1 With Sydney Pnacek (2022)
There are not many basketball players that can step into high school as freshmen and be a star. Sydney Pnacek Sydney Pnacek 5'10" | SF Dexter | 2022 State MI has proven that she is one of the few that…
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Continue ReadingThere are not many basketball players that can step into high school as freshmen and be a star. Sydney Pnacek Sydney Pnacek 5'10" | SF Dexter | 2022 State MI has proven that she is one of the few that can. She’s an elite 5’10″ wing from Dexter High School. Being on the verge of greatness is nothing new to Pnacek, as she’s been starring in AAU basketball since the 5th grade. We recently caught up with Sydney Pnacek Sydney Pnacek 5'10" | SF Dexter | 2022 State MI to talk about being a freshman star, school, and more.
Question:
What is the biggest strength in your game?
Sydney Pnacek Sydney Pnacek 5'10" | SF Dexter | 2022 State MI :
I think that I am a good communicator on the floor, and it’s good because it helps keep everyone on the team on the same page with what’s going on.
Question:
Is there any added pressure being a freshman playing Varsity basketball?
Sydney Pnacek Sydney Pnacek 5'10" | SF Dexter | 2022 State MI :
Initially it was a little crazy to think that my varsity career was starting, given that I’ve been looking forward to this since I started AAU in 5th grade. Throughout the season I’ve gotten more comfortable and started to come out of my shell on the court.
Question:
What has been your biggest adjustment coming into the high school game?
Sydney Pnacek Sydney Pnacek 5'10" | SF Dexter | 2022 State MI :
AAU has a lot more time in the season to get to know your teammates, whereas high school ball is shorter so it makes us learn to work together faster and find ways to make the puzzle pieces fit quicker.
Question:
What has been your best moment in basketball so far?
Sydney Pnacek Sydney Pnacek 5'10" | SF Dexter | 2022 State MI :
Winning AAU nationals after 6th grade was a big accomplishment and boosted my love for the game even higher.
Question:
Who has been the toughest player that you’ve matched up with this season?
Sydney Pnacek Sydney Pnacek 5'10" | SF Dexter | 2022 State MI :
I’d say Abbie McDowell in Tecumseh. She is a very versatile player who can hit a three or drive to the basket just the same, which made a good challenge defensively.
Question:
What are your team goals for the rest of the season?
Sydney Pnacek Sydney Pnacek 5'10" | SF Dexter | 2022 State MI :
Our team goals include approaching the last few games aggressively and finishing our conference strong, and then competing to continue our season further, through districts.
Question:
What professional players game reminds you of your own?
Sydney Pnacek Sydney Pnacek 5'10" | SF Dexter | 2022 State MI :
Lindsey Whalen.
Question:
What is your favorite class in school? Why?
Sydney Pnacek Sydney Pnacek 5'10" | SF Dexter | 2022 State MI :
My favorite subject is Math because I love dealing with numbers and equations, and it comes simply to me.