Interview with Randy Ng of Jurong

BASKETBALL

Red Sports 5

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

Randy Ng of Jurong Secondary 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 Power Forward. Randy also received 218 votes overall to finish second among 118 nominated players.

With a group of friends making fun of him off camera, a blushing Randy Ng holds up one of his prizes from uncle Hans of adidas. © Leslie Tan/Red Sports

Red Sports: How long have you played basketball for your school?
Randy: Two years in Jurong Secondary School – last year and this year.

Red Sports: Did you play for your primary school? If so, which one?
Randy: Yes, Pioneer Primary School.

Red Sports: What is your most memorable, happiest moment playing for your school?
Randy: My happiest moment was when we beat Unity to win the ‘C’ Division West Zone Championship.

Randy Ng (in red), in action against North Vista during the recent National ‘C’ Division championship. Randy scored a game-high 19 points for Jurong during the game. © Leslie Tan/Red Sports

Red Sports: What was the most exciting game you played in during the Nationals? Why was it exciting?
Randy: It was the game against North Vista. The score was very closed. (Jurong beat North Vista 55-49).

Red Sports: What is your favourite shot?
Randy: Fade away shot.

Red Sports: How did you get started with basketball?
Randy: I enjoy the exercise and playing with my brother. I find it challenging because you need accuracy to score. My older brother influenced me a lot because the first time I picked up bball it was with my bro. He played with me and taught me.

Red Sports: Any advice to the juniors who are trying to break into the school team next year?
Randy: Try your best.

Red Sports: Are you hoping to play on in the ‘B’ Division?
Randy: Yup, I want to play. I want to improve and be a better player.

Red Sports: You are very fast on court. Are you as fast as your school’s 100m sprinter?
Randy: I didn’t participate in the 100m but I have a schoolmate, Haorong, who is faster than me. He beat me over 400m.

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