Clocking in the Best

2018 is wrapping up and with that we see our last Clocking in the Best before the New Year. Winter sports have officially taken over and are playing there last few games before heading home to celebrate the holidays with their families. But they will be back in early January to continue on their seasons and search for success. Starting his junior year in men’s basketball, we meet Jaylen LeRoy.

Jaylen LeRoy is a New Hampshire resident from Manchester. As he continues on his career at Plymouth, he majors in business management and guards the key on the court in the gymnasium. He’s been starting since his freshman years and keeps bringing this explosive offense to the team. Scoring 274 points alone his freshman year, he more than doubled that his sophomore year getting almost 600 points. This set him up only shy of 133 points to become another 1,000-point scorer at Plymouth; which he accomplished November 28 against Castleton University. He not only is hot in shooting but contributes down below, grabbing 89 rebounds and averaging 4.3 rebounds per game so far this season. 20% from the three-point line and 87.2% for free throws, it looks like the junior is off to another big season. Get to know more about Jaylen LeRoy:

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What made you get into basketball?

“My mom suggested I start playing basketball because I was taller than a lot of my friends when I was younger.”

Why did you choose Plymouth State?

“I chose Plymouth State because it was the right fit for me, I had a good opportunity to present my skills on the court as well as stay close to home and get a good education which was important to me.”

How has playing basketball in college been for you?

“Playing college basketball has been a dream come true for me, I've made lifelong friendships that I will never forget and that is something I will forever be thankful for.”

What is your favorite thing about Plymouth?

“My favorite thing about Plymouth would have to be the people here. I have so many friends here and I am very thankful for all of them.”

What is your favorite thing about basketball?

“My favorite thing about basketball is the friendships and the people you get to meet while playing the game.”

What is your favorite basketball related memory?

“My favorite basketball memory would be when I scored 43 points in a game last year. It was a tremendous feeling knowing that the hard work I put into this game was finally starting to show.”

Who is a team you look forward to playing?

“We look forward to playing Eastern Connecticut this year because they are usually a very tough team to play and we know that if we beat them, the sky is the limit for our team.”

Who is someone you admire?

“Someone I admire is my mother. Nobody works harder and responds to adversity in a more positive way than her and that is something that I will always cherish about her.”

What are three things you’d take on a desert island?

“3 things I'd take with me on a desert island would be a phone, a basketball, and plenty of water to help keep me alive.”

What is your dream job? 

“Become a professional basketball player.”

Where do you think you’ll be in 5 years?

“In 5 years hopefully I am playing professional basketball somewhere and taking care of my mom.”

The men’s team plays again this Saturday hosting Eastern Connecticut in a Little East Conference match-up. They will take a break for the holidays and return back to business on January 3^rd.