Flatonia’s Law has Bulldogs Flying High

Flatonia junior basketball player Luke Law has been one of the leading scorers for Bulldogs basketball and also takes command of the court as starting point guard, catapulting his team to an impressive 13-1 record while reaching double figures in a number of those games.

“He does a lot of different things for us,” said Flatonia head basketball coach Chris Sodek. “The first thing is, Luke puts a lot of extra time in on his own to get better. He’s up at the gym at night whenever he can get in the gym, putting in all the extra work that helps him become a better player. Luke can score the basketball, but that’s not Luke’s biggest attribute to our team. His biggest attribute to our team is his ability to be the quarterback on the floor. Getting us in what we call from the sidelines or just basically getting the ball where it needs to be, to our other guys that also can score. He’s the guy that’s kind of the floor general and making sure everything is happening, but it is nice that he has the ability to score as well.”

Law provides a strong persona for Flatonia as an upperclassmen as he not only calls the shots, but also puts the ball in the hoop, giving him the nod for this editon’s Athlete of the Week.

Question: How were you introduced to basketball?

Answer: “My dad, he’s one of the coaches. He really introduced me to the game because he’s a coach. I’ve just been around basketball my whole life.”

Question: What do you think is the best feature about your team?

Answer: “I really think it’s our team chemistry. We really root for one another. We all get along well. When team chemistry clicks, you tend to play better.”

Question: What are your plans for the upcoming holiday?

Answer: “Rest, relax, spend time with family. That’s pretty much it.”

Question: If you had to sing a Christmas carol, which one would you choose and why?

Answer: “I’ll go Jingle Bells. Just simple and easy.”

Question: What’s your favorite part about Christmas?

Answer: “Christmas is my favorite holiday. I love Christmas. There’s many reasons. It just seems like everyone this time of year is in a good mood. It’s just a good time of the year.”

Question: What are your basketball shoes of choice and why?

Answer: “I go with Jordan most of the time, but this year I got Donovan Mitchell. I just really like those shoes. I like the grip, I like how they feel on my feet.”

Question: If you could have a basketball-related career, what do you think it would be and why?

Answer: “If I wanted to have a basketball related career, it would be playing. But I think most likely I would be an announcer or something like that.”

Question: What’s something you really want for Christmas?

Answer: “I need some new clothes. I really do. Maybe like a new hoodie. Something nice like that.”

Question: Who’s a Christmas movie character you idolize?

Answer: “I’m not a real big Christmas movie guy. I don’t really have anyone in particular.”

Question: What’s your mindset going into a basketball game?

Answer: “Be focused. Help my team in whatever way it is, whether its scoring, whether its passing, just helping my team get the win.”

Law and Flatonia basketball will be bringing in the holiday with a lot of buckets and a superb start to the season.