Featured athlete of the week: Gavin Schumann

Gavin Schumann graduated from Roger Bacon high school in Cincinnati, where he played basketball all four years. He said his primary role on the team was to be the defensive stopper. His main objective was to lock down the opposing team’s top scoring threat.
But in his first season under Sinclair coach Jeff Price, Schumann has found out he has a pure ability to score the ball–an ability he has displayed in every game this season.
Schumann finished the season second on the team averaging 16 points per game.
“I feel like my game has grown to a different level,” Schumann said.
Schumann played in every game this season for the Tartan Pride as the starting shooting guard. He scored in double figures in all but three games.
One of the most exciting attributes of his game is his ability to get to the rim and deliver some momentum changing dunks.
The 6 foot 1 inch guard said that his high flying mentality has always been a part of his game and he was actually a high jumper in high school.
That leaping ability has propelled Schumann to shoot 46.850 percent from the floor, leading all starters.
His most notable game this season came against West Virginia University-Parkersburg.
Schumann notched his first triple-double, scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds, 14 assists and 6 steals.
“Coach [Price] challenged me to get a triple-double, and I got it,” Schumann said.
Sinclair won the game in dominating fashion 128-59.
Gavin played in all 30 games this season for Sinclair where he also averaged 4.6 rebounds and 3.23 assists per contest.
Schumann said he plans on returning for his sophomore season at Sinclair, but his basketball mentor Marcus Smith is always looking for better opportunities.
Now that the season is complete, Schumann said he is going to focus his attention on training, specifically strength training.
“To get to the next level I’ve got to get stronger and probably get my handles a little better,” Schumann said.
The Tartan Pride’s season concluded on March 6 in a loss against Lakeland Community College and finished the season 18-13. The loss came in the first round of the NJCAA District 12 tournament. The final score of the game was Lakeland 95 –78.