VYPE: What goals do you have for this year in basketball?
Jayden Hopkins: My goal for this year is to win a state championship and average 30 points.
VYPE: What has basketball taught you that you use in your daily life?
JH: Basketball has taught me to be consistent in everything I do.
VYPE: What’s your favorite style of shoe to wear in game?
JH: I love to hoop in Kobe’s or GT Cut 1s. They handle all my shifty movements.
VYPE: Who inspires you and why?
JH: My brother, Quincy Hopkins. He’s someone who always pushes me and has my back no matter what.
VYPE: What do you think is the biggest challenge in basketball?
JH: Honestly yourself. You control what you can do.
VYPE: What do you think makes a great basketball player?
JH: It’s a lot that comes with being a great athlete, meaning confidence, work ethic and having the right mentality.
VYPE: What’s one sport you wish you could play that you don’t already play?
JH: I wish I could play football. I would be really good at it.
VYPE: What’s your go-to pregame song?
JH: Favorite pre-game song is probably Moongazing.
