The Hot Seat: Tonny Were

NAME: Tonny Were

TEAM: Dub Neshen

Date Of Birth: 12/08/2000

POSITION: SG/SF

Height: 6’3

NATION: Kenya

1. Who is your favorite basketball player? Why?

James Harden.

2. What jersey do you wear and is there a particular significance to it?

Number #13.

I wear it because of James Harden and I modelled my game after him.

3. Do you have any rituals that you must perform before/after a game? What is it?

I have to listen to music before every game.

4. What is the most exciting game you’ve ever played in any season of KSBC/WKSBC? What happened?

Game 2 of 2021-2022 playoffs against Zetech Titans. It was a tough game and we won by a buzzer beautiful floater. Loved the adrenaline that came with every play of the game.

5. What aspect of your game comes easiest for you?

Shooting always comes easy to me.

6. How do you stay motivated after losing/winning a game?

It’s always good to talk it out with your teammates, as they say, you win as a team you loose as a team.

7. What was your lowest moment while playing basketball?

Getting an ankle injury that lasted a whole year. I would always reaggravate the injury every so often and it was frustrating every time.

8. If you could play 1v1 with any player in this league, who would it be? Why?

Nobody in Particular.

9. What, according to you, should be done to motivate the youth and change the narrative of this sport in your country?

Rework the basketball administration in the country and let the new generation lead. Basketball has evolved with the new generation and they understand best the changes that have come with it. I think a new administration would favor the youth and change the narrative.

10. Who do you think will take the championship in this season’s KSBC & WKSBC league? Why?

My team of course. We have a load of talent in every position and we’ve played together and have an outstanding chemistry, we are real contenders this season. I believe we’ll win it all.

11. Tell us a little something about yourself that not many people know [BONUS]

I’m not that interesting. I don’t have hobbies that stand out, but I like old school movies, that might be something that stands out.