Q&A Section 5 All State Junior Lexi Green

Lexi Green ( 5’10 wing), a junior at Pittsfield Mendon High School started her career as a two-sport athlete. But as time passed, she realized her future would be in hoops. The two-time Class A, All State performer took some time to speak with NYGHR this past weekend during a Q&A session. The section 5 star average 19.7 points and went over the 1, 000 point mark this past season. She plays AAU with City Rocks 17U Danzy/Huerter.

How was your AAU experience playing with Coach?
 
I played my first year of AAU last year on the City Rocks 17U team for Coach Danzy. We had a super competitive season last year and played some top tier teams.Prior to that I spent my summers playing club lacrosse. I was attracting a lot of attention from high level D1 lacrosse programs but realized I wasn’t doing what I really loved so I decided to put my stick down and focus solely on basketball. I hope we all get back on the courts this AAU season where I will be playing for Coach Danzy and Huerter on the 17U City Rocks team.
 
How was your experience like playing basketball at Pittsford Mendon High School?
 
I love playing for my high school team and I can’t wait to go to practice every day to play with them. I am fortunate to play on a really competitive Pittsford Mendon High School team, ranked number 2 in NYS. Aggressive defense is our main focus and we work hard and share the ball. We were the 2019 NY State Champions and the 2019 NY Federation Champions and I was named to the All-tournament team for both championships.
 
What was your most memorable moment during the high school season?
 
One of my most memorable moments was scoring my 1000th point and be able to share the special milestone with my team, coaches and so many friends and family. My other most memorable moment this season was winning our fourth straight sectional title.
 
What is it like playing for your high school coach? 
I love my high school coach, Todd Julien. I have been working with him since 6th grade and we have grown extremely close. He consistently challenges me to grow as a player and a person every day during the season and the off season. He was also just named coach of the decade for Section V in NYS.
 
What do you think was the biggest growth in your game that led to you getting
scholarship offers? 
 
My biggest growth has been learning to score in multiple ways- midrange, long range and finishing at the basket as well as making strength and conditioning a top priority.
 
What part of your game do you want to improve on?
I want to continue to work on a consistent pull-up jumper.
 
What schools are recruiting and who has offered you?
I am being recruited by many great college and universities including basketball programs from the Big East, MAC, Patriot league and Ivy league.
 
Did you take visits to college yet also how are the virtual tours compared to visits ?
 
I have taken some unofficial on-campus college visits which have been great because you have the opportunity to actually see the campus firsthand. However, because of current circumstances the college coaches have been doing a great job providing an opportunity to connect and see the campus through Zoom tours and presentations.
 
Who are some of the players NBA/ WNBA / NCAA you pattern you game after? 
 
I love watching Sabrina Ionescu play and have been working on developing her passing skills and her ability to see the court.
 
 What are you looking for in A college? 
 
I am looking for a high academic school with a basketball program that focuses on everyone being bought into the success of the whole program through accountability , integrity and a team who really enjoys being together.