Wellesley Athlete of the Week: Boys’ basketball’s Garrett Briggs

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Athlete of the Week: Garrett Briggs

Sport: Basketball

When & how you got involved in basketball:  I started playing in 5th grade metro west

What you love most about basketball: I love how competitive it is, and the people that I have met.

Pre-game routine: I don’t really have any pre-game rituals, but I listen to Music and do the same warm up before every game.

Top goal for this season:  To make playoffs for the first time in years.

Thoughts about this year’s team:  We got off to a rough start but after Christmas we turned our season around and got a lot better giving us a good chance at making playoffs.

An accomplishment that you’re especially proud of: I am proud of beating Walpole this year and how I played.

A funny or inspiring story related to your involvement with this team: A fun and inspiring moment for me was last year being able to play with my brother.

Interests outside of basketball: I like to go to the gym and spend time with friends and family
 
Coach Paul Seaver on Garrett Briggs: “Garrett has been off to a fantastic start to his senior season, improving each and every day as we now move into January. His consistent hard work has been paying off more and more, as his mentality and approach to our team and culture continues to provide great stability in our rotation, as well as locker room and practices. What continues to impress me the most about Garrett is his commitment to the little things, his attention to detail and his overall heart and desire to compete each and every day. He is a great asset to this team and program and an absolute joy to coach.”
 
(Athletes of the Week are nominated by their coaches.)
 
Past Athlete of the Week profiles