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4SHOT Sports Klapp Presents - "Jabari" Michelle Ivey steps into the Highlight Zone
From humble beginnings at a little rec center in Michelle: I'm Michelle Ivey, but that’s not what most people call me. They call me Mitchell, Mitch, Shell, Ivey. The list goes on and on… I go to Klapp: Who is that one person in your life that you know you wouldn’t be where you are without their support? Why? Michelle: I would have to say my mom not just because she's my mom but because she played the game and she knows what she's talking about. Klapp: What is that one thing you constantly hear from your parents or coach that gets on your nerves but you know deep down you need to hear it? Michelle: The main thing that I here from my coach is that the team really needs me to step up next year... "You're not frosh anymore". My mom just reminds me to play with HEART. Klapp: So, what are you most looking forward to about the upcoming basketball season? Michelle: Mainly, I am looking forward to getting back together with my teammates and doing what I love to do which is play basketball. Klapp: What part of your game are you working on the most during the off-season? Michelle: Oh most definitely my dribbling and ball handling. My coach has put me on notice that she is kicking me out the post and moving me to a 3 position. Klapp: What type of workouts/drills are you doing to improve your game as a whole? Michelle: Weight lifting to get me stronger and “two ball dribbling drills". Klapp: What do you feel is the strongest part of your game? Michelle: My defense and snatchin' down rebounds. Klapp: What has been the most memorable moment of your high school career, thus far? Michelle: Winning the AA Regional Championship, this was the first in the school’s history. Most people said we couldn't do it. That made the win even better. Klapp: AAU career? Michelle: When I played for the Celtics, beating the Lady Panthers in the State Championship was awesome. Before this season, the best we had achieved before was second place. Michelle: Now I play for the Georgia Hoop Stars. Klapp: What does it mean to be apart of your AAU squad? Michelle: It means a lot playing with a group of girls that travel together and get opportunities that most girls don’t. Klapp: Who has been the toughest player you’ve had to face high school ball? Michelle: Hands down, I would have to say Holy Innocence’s Karlee Marx-Booth; she’s a rising junior and a solid player. Klapp: AAU ball? Michelle: That’s hard because all the girls that you see in AAU ball can play and you see new faces every year that will give you a run for your money. Klapp: What would be your perfect game? Michelle: Aww… well first off we have to win the game because if you play a good game and lose then something is missing. A good game for me is hitting a double-double while playing solid defense. If I won the game with a buzzer beater in double OT that would just be icing on the cake. Klapp: I know you have a couple years ahead of you, but what top five colleges are you checking out so far? Michelle: Vanderbilt, Duke, Purdue, UNC and Georgia Tech. Klapp: Who is Michelle on the court? Michelle: Honestly…I would have to say not very vocal but quick on offense and defense. I lead mostly by example and never give up. Klapp: Who is Michelle off the court? Michelle: If I’m around a group of people that I don’t know well, I can be very shy. However, once you get to know me, it’s a different story. I can be goofy. I love to dance and I’m really into my appearance. If for some odd reason playing ball doesn’t work out, I want to model. Klapp: What TV show you know you have to Tivo if you’re not there to watch it? Michelle: Klapp: What’s bumping in your CD player right now? Michelle: Something I can dance to…most likely a mixed tape because I can get real picky with my songs. Klapp: The Michelle: I’d say all of ‘em, but if I have to choose, then it must be Klapp: If you could go on the road with any artist, who would it be? Why? Michelle: Chris Brown. He is oh so fine AND he can sing. Klapp: Would you want a future in the WNBA or on Wall Street? Michelle: WNBAKlapp: Better yet, if I said you could make a $20,000 a year in the WNBA or $5 million running your own business on Wall Street, which would you choose? Michelle: WNBA. I would rather do something that I love. While running your own business sounds like it is all gravy, it’s too much stress and I’m not trying to gray early. Klapp: If you had to use one word to describe your high school, what would it be? Michelle: It’s difficult to describe in one word. There are a lot of academies out there, but Pace is “THE ACADEMY”. Klapp: High School? Michelle: Less work. Klapp: Boys? Michelle: No restrictions. (Fellas don’t even think about it) Klapp: Ball? Michelle: More time to play. Klapp: Music? Michelle: No restrictions. Klapp: Friends? Michelle: More time to spend with friends. Klapp: The Black Community? Michelle: Less Violence. Klapp: Michelle? Michelle: More time to play basketball and do all the other things I love to do. Klapp: Finally, what would you call your Highlight Zone? Michelle: Klapp: Any shout outs? Michelle: Well, God, firstly. My mom, Big Tee, my stepparents, and all the coaches who helped since I’ve been playing….Oh yeah, and I want to shout out Kut and Klapp!
Klapp: Any last words? Michelle: Don’t sleep on 2-3….The best has yet to come!
Michelle, you certainly have a bright future and it was truly a pleasure…..Hey Mama!
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