Stephen Stepka
Stepehen Stepka will accept an invite to walk on to the Georgetown basketball team this season. Stephen certainly is not a walk on just looking for the
experience to be with a high major program. He attended W.T Woodson in Fairfax, Virginia for High School, where according to the Washington Post, averaged
close to 19 points a game his senior season. Stepka has also competed on the summer circuit with the nationwide known DC Assault AAU program. During the
recruiting process, Stephen had been recieving interest from Ivy League and Patrioit League schools.
I had the opportunity to speak with Stephen and ask a few questions..
HB: You did have some DI interest, so why have you elected to walk on rather than play elsewhere?
Stephen: "Well I have always known like many others that Georgetown is a very prestigious school when it comes to basketball and
academics. When the chance to come play here came up I felt it was an opportunity that could change my life. I've always kind of followed them and heard
about their history."
HB: What will you study, and have you been on campus for summer sessions?
Stephen : "I have not decided yet but I think I may get into business. I have taken a tour of the campus but I am not apart of any summer
sessions."
HB: Have you run pick up with the guys and what have been your first impressions of your fellow freshmen and the older guys?
Stephen: "I have been running pick up every now and then with the guys but because I have only been admitted and not taking classes thats all I
can do. All the guys on the team seem to be really good guys. There is definitely a good chemistry that I get a sense of and I can't wait to be apart of
it."
HB: First impressions of the coaching staff?
Stephen : "My first impression of all the coaches is that they are here to win. I can tell its going to take a lot of hard work and dedication but
they all seem to be very supportive of the players and the program."
HB: Currently what is your size?
Stephen: I am 6'6 and about 195
HB: What do you hope to bring to the team, in practice, off the floor and on it?
Stephen: "Being a walk on I do not expect to be coming in and playing right away but somethings I feel I can bring to the team is hard work,
putting forth great effort, and playing smart basketball. I am a pretty good shooter and have always been a good offensive player but I know I have plenty of
things to work on and will fill the role I'm asked to fill."
Stephen should add plenty in his role and it's great to welcome him to the Hoya family.
More on Stephen can be found here..
http://sports.espn.go.com/highschool/rise/basketball/boys/news/story?id=3789518
