By Hayden Swope
St. Paul Polite of Wichita East was chosen as the Old Chicago Athlete of the Month. Coming off of an injury in the 2021 season, Polite is ready to get back on the court for his senior year.
“It means a lot,” Polite said. “It’s something I’ve always wanted as a kid. You know a lot of people want it and I’m glad I’ve been chosen.”
Polite has been focused on bettering his weaknesses and also advancing his skills for the season that is quickly approaching.
“I’ve been looking to improve many of my weaknesses such as my jump shot and how I handle the ball all while I’ve been improving my strengths,” Polite said.
While looking to grow as a player, Polite has also helped prepare the Blue Aces for the regular and postseason games.
“Something I’m looking forward to achieving this year is leading my city in scoring and also helping to push my team as far as a state title in the postseason,”
Polite said.
Growing up playing basketball, Polite has many recollections of his favorite games, but one in particular stands out to him.
“My personal favorite basketball memory is definitely getting my first dunk,” Polite said. “You know it’s something my father had pushed me to do my whole life, and the fact that I got my first dunk while in a men’s league game with him was very special.”
Polite hopes to take basketball with him after graduation, but would also like to continue his academic career as well.
“I plan on pushing my basketball career as far as I can but in case that falls through I would love to go into Architecture Business and push myself to become the best I can in that as well,” Polite said.
