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Kut's Korner - "Kut"
On Da Bricks / Zachary Graham
By Rod "Kut" Freeman
Jan 23, 2006, 03:37 EST

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Zac Graham On Da Bricks! (Showcase)

Once again it’s on! Kut’s Korner, On Da Bricks and 4SHOT Hoops brings you another exclusive. This is the World Premiere of the Z-Man, one of the top 10 juniors in the state of Georgia. Find out what it means to be compared to Paul Harris and o yeah why it’s not a good idea to squeeze the juice. Check it out!

Better ask about me-taking from Cassidy-all Kut W.
 

Peachtree ridge High School in its short time of existence have stumble upon a diamond in the ruff that could create a dynasty. The 6’5 star forward / quarterback in Zachary Graham looks to make his mark on the history books. Zachary an outstanding shooter and defensive specialist, looks to make one of the 4SHOT Hoops all classifications teams. What’s up with that first dunk? Kut Washington, it’s the business!

 

Kut: Who is Zachary Graham?

Zac: A student/all-around ball player with mad respect. Also someone who likes to chill and relax, while having fun.

Kut: What is something about you that if you didn't tell someone they would never know?

Zac: That I watch the Rugrats, also that I can cook really well. I like to write, and I love to freestyle.

Kut: Who would you say is most influential people in your life?

Zac: First, God. My Grandmother, she is like the perfect person, spiritually, she just has an attractive personality and she has always been there for me since I was born in Orlando. Also, my mother, father, and brother. They all are the reasons for the success that I have had in my life,

Kut: How long have you been playing ball?

Zac: Ever since I could dribble it, throw it, or shoot it.

Kut: When you put that jersey on every game night, do you play for the name on the front or the name on the back? Why?

Zac: I play for both. Without the name on the front, there would be no name on the back. I give it all for the team, the team always comes first. I also play to earn respect and show my skills.

Kut:  What did you do to improve your game over the summer?

Zac: I worked with my dad David Graham, and my AAU coach (GA Hurricanes), Sean Jones. Going to ABCD Camp was one of the most helpful experiences in my life as far as basketball. Also the Nike Hoop Jamboree was a good experience, learning a lot of fundamentals and playing against good talent. People try to say that my game is only driving to get to the bucket. Getting to the basket is a challenge, I like to challenge my self. Last summer I worked hard to perfect my jump shot, I am now starting to display that in my game. I also want to continue to better my defense.

Paul Harris wins MVP honors in every tournament there is. Harris is ranked the #2 player in the country via 4SHOT Hoops Elite 100. Paul holla at your boy about these Bricks!

Kut: I call you the "Baby Paul Harris", what do your friends call you?

Zac: My coach calls me "Z" My dad calls me "Z-Man" My friends call me "Showcase".

Kut: How does it feel to have your game compared to Paul Harris aka "Mr. MVP"?

Zac: I appreciate that, and it is an honor. At the ABCD Camp I kept hearing that our games were being compared to, or symbolized the other. I was able to then see and play against him this summer, that kids game is tight.

 

Kut: What's the difference in AAU and High School ball?

Zac: In school ball (usually) the team is limited to only having the kids in the local area. In AAU ball "everyone" on the team can play. The atmosphere is different as well. You play and work hard over the summer. When you enter school, you are suppose to have fun playing in front of your peers and dominating other schools. School ball is more of a system then AAU. AAU is much more competitive, the players in the events are much larger, and all the players are very serious about their game. In AAU I really get a chance to develop and define my game against talent.

Kut: What player have you played against and might have said to yourself that "man that guy is just as good?"

Zac: OJ Mayo, I have mad respect for him. One reason being, he posses a part of the game that I admire. That being "Dawg". He will come down court and call you over, look you in your eyes, tell you that you won't stop him, then score. Good players have confidence and he is a good player.

Kut: What is your most memorable moment playing basketball at anytime?

Zac: Dunking for the first time on my friend in 7th grade in P.E.

Kut: If you had one opportunity to meet any one in the world, who would that be and why?

Zac: "MJM" Mike, LeBron, and Magic. They are all role models for me, that are very respected. Who wouldn’t want to meet them? I look up to them in every way.

Kut: If you had the opportunity to purchase your parents anything, what would it be?

Zac: Whatever they wanted.

Kut: What's your favorite scripture from the bible and how does it relate to you?
Zac: Proverbs 3:5&6 - Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. - In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.


Kut: What's in your CD player right now?

Zac: Umm. . . . . Jay-Z

Kut: What song do you listen to before a game?

Zac: It changes, Jay-Z, Dipset, or Lil Wayne, I like a lot of different artists. It depends on what mood I am in. Down South, or Up North.

Kut: What is your dream car to own?

Zac: A black on black Maybach. Or a Yukon Denali, I like ridin' Big Body.

Kut: What's your Favorite Food?

Zac: Anything Grandma makes "especially if its sweet". I also like Mexican food.

Kut: Who is your favorite character? Why? 

Zac: Zorro, because he was quick, smooth, deceptive, helpful, and loved by his people, yet he lived among them and they didn’t even know.

Kut: Nike, Addidas or Reebok?

Zac: Depends on the surface.

Kut: White Tee or Button Down?

Zac: White Tee, I like to be comfortable, but there are times when I like to get my "Grown Man On".

Kut: What's your Favorite Throwback?

Zac: Magic Johnson

Kut: Any body you want to shout out to?

 

Zac: My Brother David, my family. My friends at Peachtree (don’t want to leave nobody out). Sidney "King" Haynes, Bassey "BO$$ MAN" Inameti, Cameron "Killa Cam" Heyward, Lafayette "Laffy Taffy" Wilson, Eddie "Bron Bron" Brown, and Bryen "BP" Pyles. The rest of my friends, and people who have supported me. A BIG shout out to "Kut", and 4SHOT Sports for allowing me to do this "On Da Bricks". Aye!

 

Psalms 139:23 & 24 Search me, O God and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

 

The Point Man you up next…

Kut Washington“I’m going to make it do what it do.” On Da Bricks….

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