For Chris Dillard and his Kapolei basketball teammates, the so-called off-season seems like an extension of the regular one.<\/p>\n
After finishing 15-3 – and making OIA runner-up – the team’s 2012-13 season can’t come quickly enough.<\/p>\n
In addition to Dillard, the Hurricanes also will welcome back Zachary Reeves and Joshua Wills. All three players were named First Team All-Conference last winter.<\/p>\n
Dillard, a 6-4 post player, averaged 12.9 points per game and had a season high of 23 in a loss to Kahuku in the OIA tournament. He also was a force on the defensive end as one of the top rebounders in the state. He recently took some time to visit with MidWeek<\/I>‘s West Oahu Islander<\/I>.<\/p>\n
What is your earliest sports-related memory? <\/B>I used to play in Germany in outside leagues, beginning when I was 7, and it was really interesting. I’d played basketball, football and baseball, and they all came naturally, but I always had a feel for basketball.<\/p>\n
Who has had the biggest impact on your life? <\/B>My mom (Karite). She’s always been there for me. She gives me the tools I need to succeed.<\/p>\n
With Kapolei coming off its best season ever in basketball, has this helped to keep the team focused during summer league games? <\/B>Our success is not really a surprise to us. We think we should have gone further last season. We’re not satisfied. Winning the (2013) state championship is our ultimate goal.<\/p>\n
Is there a player whose game you have tried to emulate? <\/B>I really like Kevin Garnett. When I watch basketball, I like the way he plays. He’s aggressive.<\/p>\n
What website do you go to the most? <\/B>Probably YouTube. I look at different highlight sites for basketball like Hoops Elite and Ball is Life. I want to be as good as those players.<\/p>\n
What item could you not live without? <\/B>My refrigerator. I could live without my phone. I need food. I love to eat.<\/p>\n
What is in your iPod?<\/B><\/p>\n
Mostly old-school music like Run-DMC and Luther Vandross. I love oldies.<\/p>\n
Do you play video games? What game systems do you have? <\/B>I play a lot of video games. I have an Xbox 360 and the Wii. NBA 2K12 is my favorite. The other games get dusty because that’s the one I always play.<\/p>\n
What is your least favorite household chore? <\/B>Cleaning the bathroom.<\/p>\n
What part of your individual game will you try to work on this off-season? <\/B>I’m really focusing on my dribbling ability. I’m moving from the spot to the three (position), so that’s a big part of what’s going to make me successful (in a new position).<\/p>\n
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? <\/B>I’d like to be playing basketball, professionally, overseas. I know some coaches over there (in Germany), so I have some connections.<\/p>\n
You are stuck on the island of Kaho’olawe and can have plenty of only one food to eat.<\/B><\/p>\n
What would it be? <\/B>I love pineapples.<\/p>\n
Who would be your celebrity date for the junior\/senior prom? <\/B>Megan Fox.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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