A Great player play in the end of the game.
and There are Great 6th man in the Great team,too.
For example
Chicago Bulls Tony Kukoc, NY Knicks John Starks, Sacramento Kings Bobby Jackson and Dallas Mavericks Jason Terry etc,goes on......(Yeah UVM Joey Accaoui,too)
Norwich Cadets Sr Guard (6-3,200lb) Jaren Jeffcoat helped the Team many times so far like them.
Jaren can Knocks down mid rang jumper,Behind arc,Strong attack basket,Create open man, Push the ball like PG,and Post up against smaller guy.
On Defense,
He always match up Athletic type guard,Opponent best scorer,Best shooter,Versatile type player.
Unfortunately,Norwich Cadets fell to Top seed St.Joseph’s (ME) in the GNAC tournament semifinals.
Cadets wrapped up 2011 season with a 16-11 overall record,11-7 in the GNAC game.
I got chance catch up with Norwich Cadets #43 Jaren Jeffcoat for interview after the GNAC semifinals game.
Hope enjoy Cadets fans and Central Vermont resident!
Tomo: When did you started Basketball?
JJ: I started playing before I could remember. I was always around ball and it has always been a part of my life.
Tomo: I heard You’re from an athletic family. (Father,Uncles former NFL player and Aunt played Basketball at UCLA.)
What kind of influence did your family give you?
JJ: Well their were two influences towards basketball I got from my parents, aunts, and uncles:
The first is from going to my aunt's basketball games as a little kid and seeing all the hoopla for the game. I got to see how hard they worked and what it meant to play this game. Being around that made me want to play basketball anytime I could.
The second was from my dad. My dad is the hardest worker I know. He never rested. My dad told me as a kid if you want to be successful at something you got to work at it till you don't have to think about it. It stuck.
Tomo: Which colleges showed interest to you in High school?
Why did you choose Norwich University since it is so far from Dallas,Texas..．
JJ: Originally Northern Illinois, Avala College, Oklahoma Christian University, Southern University, University of Texas at Dallas, and North Dakota State but I had a family friend who was a coach at Oklahoma University that said he wanted me to play for him and I decided to go there. Unfortunately before I got to Oklahoma the coaching staff disbanded and I ended up making a decision to stay there. I wasn't very happy there with the new coaching staff and I decided that I wanted to go somewhere where I was wanted and Norwich made me feel like they wanted me there.
Tomo: How did you know about Norwich and had you ever been there before you commited to Norwich university ?
JJ: Assistant coach Dan Gauthier told me about Norwich, but I literally never saw the school until I stepped foot on campus.
Tomo: How about the new locker room?
JJ: The New lockers are great. The school took extra care in making them so everyone has space for what they need. It was a huge upgrade from before.
Tomo: What kind of listen to music? Teach me how to Dougie?
lol
JJ: No, Actually I listen to a lot of different music. It depends on the mood I am in. I most recently listened to Ratatat, Band of Horse, Panic at the Disco, Kid Cudi, and Wale.
Tomo: You recorded 1000's pts recently(Feb,3 @Lasell game), but did it as the 6th man on the team.
Were you used to your role?
JJ: Yeah it is the role I have held since my freshman year so it isn't a big deal. It is all about winning for me and if it help us win then I am for it.
Tomo: What Is it Most memorable Basketball experience and Best single-game performance at Norwich ?
JJ: My most memorable game was winning my first playoff game against Emerson recently and my best game was probably my freshman year against Emerson when we ended their winning streak.
Tomo: What is are your plans for life after college?
JJ: I got to make a decision on that soon. I would like to continue with basketball as a coach but the financial climate may make me do otherwise.
Tomo: What do you do on day off ?
JJ: Play soccer.
Tomo: The Floor is yours. Anything else to share with the fans out there?
JJ： Make sure every gets out and support the Cadets for years to come.
Thanks! JJ!!
I hope all is well with you!!
