Click here to read the latest Athlete Q&A, this week with Mingus Union High School senior Alex Figy.
Alex Figy
Senior Basketball Forward
Where are you from?
Cottonwood, right here.
What sports do you play?
Just basketball.
What’s your favorite part about it?
Probably just the team, because I like playing together with people.
What’s the worst part?
Running, conditioning.
What’s your favorite food?
Mexican food.
What’s your favorite sports team or athlete?
Anthony Davis.
Dream place to live?
I want to live in Alaska.
Do you have a favorite animal?
Dogs, I like dogs.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Infinite jumping.
What do you do in your free time?
I like to hunt, go outdoors.
Describe your coach in one word.
Eccentric.
Describe yourself in one word.
Bubbly, I don’t know.
What makes a good teammate?
Somebody who’s willing to work for the other guys that are around him.
What are the benefits of playing high school sports?
You get to work as a team, you get to learn, you get to grow. It helps you in life.
What are your future goals?
I want to become a mechanic and open up my own shop.
What are you looking forward to most after graduation?
Being able to work, I like working.
