Much to his surprise, Strawberry Crest senior Jordan White hit a big milestone Tuesday, Jan. 10, surpassing the 1,000-point mark for his high school career. White, Crest’s only senior, currently leads the Chargers basketball team with 14.6 points and 2.5 steals per game, and also has a 3.8 GPA in the school’s IB program.
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How did it feel to hit 1,000 points?
It feels really good. It was great to finally see my hard work pay off throughout my high school career.
You’re the only senior on a really young team. How are you handling your role as the leader?
I’m just trying to make sure I’m a vocal leader and a leader by example … I try to encourage them, keep the atmosphere really positive so they can learn to win in high school, and beyond high school.
Tell me about the moment you hit 1,000 points. Did you have it on your mind at all?
I wasn’t thinking about it at all … My thousandth point was on a free throw. They stopped the game for a minute, and Coach James got on the microphone and said, “Jordan just scored his 1,000th point.”
And your friends and teammates came onto the court to celebrate with you.
It felt like everyone was rooting for me. It was great to know all my teammates were behind me.
How long have you been playing basketball?
I’ve been playing since second grade, and playing competitively since fourth grade.
What do you want to major in in college?
I really want to major in business administration.
What’s your favorite subject in school?
History.
Are there any college or pro basketball players you look up to?
I’m really kind of inspired by all of them. The things they accomplish on and off the court are amazing. My biggest role models are my parents. I really look up to them and I thank them for all that they do.
What’s the coolest thing you’ve done on a basketball court?
There was one time after practice this year, we were messing around. A bunch of players trying to dunk … I did a 360 dunk. It was a really cool thing to be able to pull off.
What are your goals for the rest of this year?
I want to maintain all As and Bs. I really want to perform well on my IB exams … for athletics, I want to win a district championship and keep taking the team as far as we can go.
What’s the best advice a coach has given you?
Never give up, and do what you do best. That’s what’s going to get you far in life. No matter what happens, just stay with it — rain or shine.