BASKETBALL

Red Sports 5

Interview and pictures by Leslie Tan. © Red Sports/soulbreath pictures

Dominic Lim of Catholic High was recently voted into the Red Sports 5, an online poll conducted on this website where he received the highest number of votes for the position of Point Guard. Dominic also received 201 votes overall, the fourth-highest among 118 nominated players.

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Is that a nice pair of basketball shoes or what? Did Dominic win it? Ah … you got to ask him. © Leslie Tan/Red Sports

Red Sports: How long have you played basketball for your school?
Dominic: I have represented my school since primary 5 (four years in total).

Red Sports: What is your most memorable, happiest moment playing for your school?
Dominic: My most memorable? That’s hard. Well I guess it should be winning the national title this year. Our team didn’t have much confidence in ourselves at first during the June holidays, but we overcame the obstacles and did it!

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Dominic with ANOTHER prize from uncle Hans of adidas. © Leslie Tan/Red Sports

Red Sports: What is your favourite shot? Favourite team tactic?
Dominic: Favourite shot? Haha, I don’t really have any. I like to do simple crossovers. But my favourite is just to pass fun and nice passes to create oppurtunities for my teammates.

Red Sports: How did you get started with basketball?
Dominic: I started when I was in Primary 1 when I saw my friend playing basketball at the court. I decided to join him and that’s where I started loving it.

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Dominic in action during the T-Net quarter-final against Jurong in June 07. © Leslie Tan/Red Sports

Red Sports: What is the hardest thing you had to overcome as a school player?
Dominic: Hmm … I guess its enduring the tough training my coach gives me. It really pushes me to my limit at times.

Red Sports: Any advice to the juniors who are trying to break into the school team next year?
Dominic: Don’t slack during training and be humble. Hahaha.

Red Sports: Are you hoping to play on in the ‘B’ Division?
Dominic: Yeah sure, i would gladly play on in the ‘B’ division.

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Dominic warming up during the ‘C’ Division National Championship Final. © Ian Chew

For more stories on the Red Sports 5, please go to:

Red Sports 5

Interview with Benny Lam of Catholic High

Interview with Jabez Su of Catholic High

Interview with Randy Ng of Jurong

Interview with Goh Kong Tat of Catholic High

Interview with Olivia Lee of Unity

Interview with Zoe Eng of Anglican High

Interview with Hannah Ng of Raffles Girls School

Interview with Tung Yee Nei of Chung Cheng High

Interview with Rachel Wang of Anglican High