LIT REFLECTION: THE PERSPECTIVE OF A PLAYER

Playing in LIT is a high school memory I will never forget and I’m very grateful to have experienced the tournament from a player’s perspective. The night before LIT, I didn’t know how to feel. I was excited to experience the hype of the tournament since I have never attended; however, I was nervous because I knew so many people were coming to watch. After getting my LIT lanyard and going to the pep rally everything felt so real. I kept telling myself to just have fun because not all have the opportunity to experience, yet alone play in, LIT. I was nervous to play in front of such a big crowd, but, regardless, I still had fun. Once I was on the court, it was wonderful that everyone always stood up during foul shots to “swoosh” if the ball went in the basket. LIT is indeed one of the best tournaments I have ever attended. I was able to talk to other athletes, watch amazing basketball, have fun cheering for my teammates, and watch the whole school come together supporting one another. This tournament means more than just basketball as our community comes together to run this big event.

PRE– BASKETBALL GAME PLAYLIST

Me and Your Mama by Childish Gambino

After the Storm by Kali Uchis (Tyler the Creator & Bootsy Collins)

Magnolia by Carti

Champagne Poetry by Drake

420 (Blaze Up) by Snoop Dogg

Big Poppa by The Notorious B.I.G

Middle Child by J. Cole