Sophomore Spotlight: Sidney Scruggs

<span style="font-weight: 400"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt"><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/sidney-scruggs/"><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/sidney-scruggs/">Sidney Scruggs</a></a> | Riverside | 5'5 G | Sophomore</span></strong> </span> <span style="font-weight: 400">A talented guard who has helped lead her team to so much success this season is sophomore <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/sidney-scruggs/"><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/sidney-scruggs/">Sidney Scruggs</a></a>. The 5’5 guard is one of the more athletic players I’ve watched this season. Riverside is currently number three in their conference with a 8-3 record. Scruggs has stepped up and filled a role that has led to big victories this season. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400">Scruggs is a quick guard who plays with poise and composure at the rim. She is currently averaging 10.2 points per game for her team. In a win over Hamilton, Scruggs scored a season-high 21 points on 8-8 shooting as well as 3-3 from beyond the arch. She certainly has a scorers mentality and knows how to find her shooting spots. In a close game over rival Milwaukee School of Languages, Scruggs had 24 points to lead all scorers. She has an incredible shooting strock and has been a 60% three- point shooter this season.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400">As a freshman Scruggs saw a lot of minutes for her team. She was more of a role player last year and seemed to master all the little things for Riverside. However, being so young didn’t stop her from being a clear vocal leader on the floor as well. Scruggs averaged 9.7 points her freshman year. Playing alongside and practicing against two of the better guards in the conference, Scruggs was able to gain a lot of experience. As the season went on she continued to become more confident with the ball in her hands. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400">After an exciting summer in the AAU circuit, Scruggs developed into an even better player. Cominginto her sophomore campaign she improved her ball handling, perimeter shooting and defense. She added a step back three pointer and a hesitation drive that are nearly impossible to defend. The sophomore guard has continued to capitalize on the opportunities she’s given and shows she’s exactly where she deserves to be. Prep Girls Hoops took some time to sit with <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/sidney-scruggs/"><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/sidney-scruggs/">Sidney Scruggs</a></a> to talk about all things basketball. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400">Q: AAU program? </span> <span style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Scruggs:</strong> Milwaukee Heat</span> <span style="font-weight: 400">Q: What are your offensive strengths? Defensive? </span> <span style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Scruggs:</strong> Shooting and driving on offense. Playing the passing lane on defense. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400">Q: Favorite basketball memory? </span> <span style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Scruggs:</strong> Being down by 20 in an AAU Championship game then shooting us back into the game and winning. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400">Q: What are your goals for your HS basketball experience? </span> <span style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Scruggs:</strong> Going to state and winning.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400">Q: What do you want to bring to your junior season? </span> <span style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Scruggs:</strong> To make sure that I’m more consistent. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400">Q: Pre game rituals? </span> <span style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Scruggs:</strong> Distance myself from others and listen to music.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400">Q: Toughest player you’ve played against? </span> <span style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Scruggs:</strong> <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/khamya-mcneal/"><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/khamya-mcneal/">Khamya McNeal</a></a> and a girl from Indiana named Ayanna. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400">Q: Advice for girls who want to play varsity basketball? </span> <span style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Scruggs:</strong> Be willing to work hard and put extra time in the gym to work on weakness. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400">Q: What is it like having such a large role as a sophomore? </span> <span style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Scruggs:</strong> It’s tough in the beginning but has got less stressful as the season goes on. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400">Q: Name a teammate that other teams should look out for. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Scruggs:</strong> Honestly, everybody on our team is a threat and can do whatever needs to be done.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400">Q: Professional athlete you would compare your game to. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Scruggs:</strong> Kyrie. We both can shoot, handle the ball and drive wherever we want. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400">Q: Who inspires you? </span> <span style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Scruggs:</strong> My mother. </span>