If you haven’t heard the name Sydney Wallace then you’d better ask somebody because this young lady is all that and more. Just a sophomore Wallace also known as “SYD” is averaging close to 24ppg this season for Northview H.S.; she dropped 37 on North Forsyth earlier this season. When the signal goes out “SYD” shows up ready to ball. I got a chance to “Keep It Real” with the heralded sophomore on Street Talk.

L.A.:  Who have been some of the most influential people in your life?

Sydney: God, family and mostly my dad and friends.

L.A.:  What has been one of the most memorable moments in your career so far?
Sydney: Last year when my high school team made it to the final game of our regional tournament.  It was the first time in school history.

L.A.:  What moment(s) would you most like to forget?

Sydney: When we lost the regional championship game in the final seconds.

L.A.: What is the strongest part of your game?

Sydney: My ball handling and speed.

L.A.:   What do you think you need to work on to take your game to the next level?

Sydney: Being a better ball distributor and getting in better shape. Also, being more vocal on the court.

L.A.:  Who has been one of the toughest players you ever had to play against and who is the best high school player you personally have ever seen?

Sydney: Jai Forney, of Butler High School in Charlotte, NC.  The best I’ve personally seen is Maya Moore.

L.A.:  Without tipping your hand, give me the names of some colleges that you wouldn’t mind playing for?

Sydney: Duke, UGA, Tennessee, Florida, Miami, Louisville etc.

L.A.: Tell me something about yourself that people wouldn’t know by just looking at you?

Sydney:  That I’m a sophomore that just turned 15 last December.

L.A.: Do you have a nickname?

Sydney: Yes.  Syd and “Kobe.” lol

L.A.: If you could change anything in the world today what would it be?

Sydney: The cost to go to the movies.  At $9.00, that is too much.  lol

L.A.:  If you could meet anyone (not an athlete) in the world (past or present) who would it be and why?

Sydney: Martin Luther King Jr. because of his impact on history around the world.

L.A.: “Now we are going to do a little something called “CONFESSION”

Without a doubt SYD is one of 4SHOT Hoops top 5 sophomores.

CONFESSION

L.A.: Do you get special treatment at home because you play sports?

Sydney: NO.  lol

L.A.: Have you ever heard your parent(s) yelling (hustle, get moving, you can do better than that etc.) and it just irked you? (It could have been in little league, middle school, whenever).

Sydney: Always. Lol.  They have kind of calmed it down though.

L.A.: Do you like to hear how good you are or what you need to do to get better?

Sydney: Both.

L.A.: If you were not an athlete do you think people would treat you different (explain)?

Sydney: No. I’m just me.

L.A.: Can you cook, and I don’t mean boil an egg (laugh)?
Sydney: If you give me a cookbook but I don’t know how it would turnout.

L.A.: When you are participating in your sport are you cocky or confidant, or both?
Sydney: Confident but not cocky. Cockiness is not cute. lol

L.A.: Keep it Real now, do you use the fact that you are an athlete to sometimes get your way?
Sydney: No.

L.A.: Have you ever backed away from a challenge and later told yourself that this will never happen again?

Sydney: No.

L.A.: Who is your favorite teacher in school?

Sydney: The cafeteria lady because she gives me extra fries (lol), but seriously, no favorites.

L.A.: Which subject do you like most and which subject do you like least?

Sydney: Language Arts the most and World History the least.

Until you next CONFESSION

When the signal goes out “SYD” shows up ready to ball.

L.A.: If you were not playing basketball what would you be doing now?
Sydney: Sitting on the couch watching TV and eating ice cream.

L.A.: What is your favorite TV Show and Movie?
Sydney: Too many favorites.

L.A.: What type of hobbies do you have?
Sydney: Taking pictures, playing ping-pong, listening to music, going to the mall, dancing and hanging out with friends.

L.A.: What type of music do you like and do you have a favorite artist or group?

Sydney: Hip-Hop/Rap R&B Reggae & Reggaeton & recently Baltimore club music lol. My Favorite artist is Lil Wayne.

L.A:  What’s your favorite food?
Sydney: Crab legs.

L.A.:  Who’s your favorite player, college or professional (any sport)?
Sydney: Magic Johnson.  I have his DVDs.

L.A.:  Who’s your favorite team, college or professional (any sport)?
Sydney: Detroit Pistons.

L.A.: Would you like to give a shout out to some of your people?

Sydney: Yes.  Everyone who knows me & Red Lobster.

L.A.: Sydney, Thank you for your time, it has been my pleasure to be able to “Keep It Real” with you.
Sydney:  Thank you.  I enjoyed it as well.

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This is Larry “L.A.” Williams …PEACE!