Jaeger Coming Into His Own on the Court For Fayetteville
Fayetteville sophomore basketball player Easton Jaeger is a natural athlete who works hard and also has good genes. Jaeger recently showcased his talents at the Flatonia tournament and earned an all-tournament selection for a Lions team that has started the season 11-6. He’s also the brother of former Athlete of the Week Brooklyn Jaeger and son of Lions baseball and volleyball coach Clint Jaeger.
“He’s stepped up big time,” said Fayetteville head boy’s basketball coach Jake Diggs. “We had a kid get hurt about two weeks ago and I told the guys that we need someone to step up and fill out that role. He stepped up, got more aggressive crashing the boards, creating his own shot now, and getting his teammates involved. He’s stepped up in a really big way and very proud of him.”
Jaeger’s clutch contributions have given him the nod for this edtion’s Athlete of the Week.
Question: What things do you work on the most when it comes to basketball?
Answer: “Probably finishing and shooting a lot. I need to find more ways to be aggressive and score whenever I can, whenever I got an opportunity.”
Question: “What are your expectations for the team this year?
Answer: “I think we can make a deep playoff run and get to regional finals. Maybe even make it to state. I know we can make playoffs. We should be able to make a deep run.”
Question: How do you prepare for a game?
Answer: “Just listen to music. Talk to the guys. Have fun with the guys on the bus. Sit in the locker room and just listen to music, talking.”
Question: Who do you model your game after and why?
Answer: “Probably someone like LeBron James because he’s able to find any way to score, whether it’s shooting or finishing. Then he goes and gets rebounds and tries to get his teammates involved anyway he can.”
Question: Where do you see yourself after high school?
Answer: “After high school, I see myself going to college at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, where my sister’s going.”
Question: What kind of advice have you received from your dad and sister when it comes to sports?
Answer: “Just don’t be scared and be a team player. Try to get everyone involved. Work together and don’t show too much emotion. Don’t show your frustrations and anger.”
Question: What’s your favorite video game and why?
Answer: “Probably 2k. I just like playing basketball games or sport games in general. I can play it with my friends.”
Question: What are your plans for Christmas?
Answer: “Kind of just staying at the house. Chilling with my family, hanging out with them.”
Question: Which do you
prefer, apple pie or pumpkin pie?
Answer: “Apple pie”
Question: How is Fayetteville able to have so much success in athletics?
Answer: “A lot of people play sports here. Pretty much, that’s the biggest thing we do around here. We just get here and put in the work and try to get better every single day.”
Jaeger was born into being an elite athlete and takes advantage with his hard work and competitive nature.