Player Focus: Tony Toney
Tony Toney, a 2020 guard out of Alabama and three sport standout was the most explosive scorer and one of the best shooter’s at the Sunflower Showcase. Toney had to shoulder the point guard duties, due to an injury to their starting Point Guard and made some waves while doing so. Averaging 25 points a game he continuously wowed the people in attendance. We were able to speak with Toney about his dynamite performances at the Sunflower Showcase and what’s led to them.
That game there, I watched you hit three 3’s in a row and you ended up with 25. What was your mindset heading into that game?
I just wanted to come out and get the W for my team and show my team what I can do.
For people who don’t really know how your game is, how would you describe your playstyle and how you are as a player?
I’m more like a Westbrook, explosive and speed. But I found my rhythm on offense this game with my shot.
Is that normal for you? Are you normally a knockdown shooter?
Yes sir, that’s normal. I just compare my game to Westbrook.
You guys had 6 guys; were you guys a little tired coming in and is there a different mentality since you guys are shorthanded?
No, I’m in shape. I run track. And no sir. Same mentality as always, just come here to hoop and win.
Last weekend you guys were in Birmingham, how’d that go for you?
I averaged over 20 a game. My team played well too. We ultimately came up short of our goal, but it was a successful weekend.
Have you had any schools contacting you and recruiting you?
Yeah, just a couple. Auburn and Northern Kentucky. I’ve had a lot of interest from schools in football in track too. But I want to play Basketball in college.
Heading into your high school season, what’s something you’re really trying to work on to take your game to the next level?
Just becoming a better playmaker and improving my court vision.
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