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Meet Basketball Star Shelvick Henry!

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at CAU chapter.

 

 

H.C ~ Hello! So to start, how was your thanksgiving break? What are somethings you are thankful for?

     My thanksgiving break wasn’t the best but I am thankful for my life,  health & strength. I’m thankful for my family for always supporting me & my coaches for always believing in me. 

H.C ~ As a junior, how has your semester for school and basketball been?

    As a junior my semester has been amazing I haven’t been to school in two years so it’s a new experience & my first time ever at a HBCU!   

H.C ~ I saw that you went to East Mississippi Community College. What is the difference in playing at a university versus a community college?

    The difference from playing at a junior college & university is more hype more support and better organization!  

H.C ~ Just recently the men’s basketball team won against Georgia College. How did it feel to win that award after that win?

    Winning the award was a surprise very happy & appreciative especially after sitting out two years it was great getting the award. 

H.C ~ Do you plan to play basketball professionally? What would be your dream team to play on?

    I do plan to play professional ball, eventually overseas or even better the NBA. It’s always been a dream to play for my home team Miami Heat or Orlando Magic. ​

 

 

H.C ~ Also what is your major and what do you plan to have as a career?

    My major is Business Marketing and as a career  I’m still trying to figure out the right career path. 

H.C ~ As a student athlete, what has been some things you had to sacrifice in order to keep your grades up while being on team?

    As a student athlete I’ve had to sacrifice hanging out with friends and partying to keep my grades up.

H.C ~ Other than basketball what are some things you enjoy doing?

    Other than basketball I enjoy playing piano & drums, listening to my old school music & cooking.

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Quick 5’s

JCole or Kendrick Lamar?    J Cole

Favorite song at the moment?    “Holding On” Gregory Porter ft. Kem

Girl crush?    Dej Loaf  

A place you’ve always wanted to travel?    A place I always wanted to travel is California

What keeps you motivated?    What keeps me motivated is knowing someone always has it worst then me and knowing I have a second chance.

 

Hello! My name is Therecia Lang. I am a sophomore at the illustrious Clark Atlanta University in the popping city of Atlanta, Georgia. My passion is in the Peforming Arts in the areas of acting and dancing. My major is Theatre Arts and I plan to pursue a career as an actor in TV/Film.