Getting to know basketball influencer Dazeran “Duke Skywalka” Jones

What is your favorite part of playing basketball?

Getting better and better everytime I step on that court

What inspired you to start playing basketball? Honestly all my friends played , so I wanted to be apart of the game and success

What do you think makes a great team captain? Leading by example

Do you have any pre-game rituals? I have to chew two pieces of gum

Who is your biggest role model in the sport? Kobe Bryant

What motivates you when you’re feeling tired during a long game?

Finishing the job knowing I didn’t quit regardless of the outcome

What position do you like to play the most? Shooting guard

What is your favorite drill to do in practice? Shell drill

One word to describe how you feel when you score the winning points in a close game? Successful

How do you handle losing a big game? Going over what I could’ve done different and or did wrong and go work on that

Do you have any other hobbies outside of basketball? If so, what are they? Fishing and gaming

Do you have any advice for aspiring young basketball players who want to make it to the NBA one day? Don’t quit and do that 1% that the other 99% won’t do

How do you work on your mental game? By not listening to negativity only positivity

How do find inspiration for new basketball moves? Seeing people at a higher level of basketball then me doing them in a effective way

What music do you like to listen to before playing a game? R&B

What’s your favorite post-game meal? I don’t really eat until after the game

What’s been your proudest moment as a basketball player so far?

Becoming a content creator and paving the way for the streetball realm of YouTube basketball

Who is your favorite coach that you’ve had so far in your career and why? My HS coach Don Skipper , he gave me a chance when other coaches wouldn’t