The Hot Seat: Matthew Kibet

NAME: Matthew Kibet

TEAM: Underdogs

DATE OF BIRTH: 5/1/1994

POSITION: PG/SG

HEIGHT: 6’0

NATION: Kenya

1. Who is your favorite basketball player? Why?

Larry Shavanga. His electrifying dunks and plays are exquisite

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

7 is my favorite but any random number will do for me.

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

No rituals. I believe I’ll do what I’m supposed to do on the floor without ritualizing

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

Honestly, I can’t remember

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

Passing and the midrange jump shot.

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

The love of the game always makes me want to be a better player.

7. What was your lowest moment while playing basketball?

Injuries are the worst. Not being able to get onto the court is a terrible feeling.

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

Pick your best player I’ll break them and lock them down.

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

We need better structure and management of this sport to grow and develop our talents and careers.

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

Underdogs. We have one of the strongest teams. During last year’s playoffs we had commitments, and we weren’t able to have the whole team for the playoff games.

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

I can tell you something about yourself that you don’t know. I can read minds😂