By Matt Browning
Cinae Hadley of Wichita East was chosen for the Multisports profile for February. Hadley is a key player for the Blue Aces basketball team this season.
“So far, this season has been fun and challenging at the same time,” Hadley said. “I continue to learn and develop skills during this basketball season. Currently, I’m pleased with my performance this season, but I always have areas of opportunities for improvement.”
Hadley played the AAU circuit last summer, which helped her improve on some key areas of her game.
“Driving to the basket more and taking more shots is one of the areas I would like to continuously improve,” Hadley said. “I continue to see progress in this area, especially after spending my summer training and playing with AAU. Although I have seen improvements, I would like to develop more.”
The 2022-2023 season has seen mixed results for Hadley and the Blue Aces, but she feels like the rest of the season will give her team the chance to meet their preseason expectations.
“I know my team’s potential; we have the abilities to finish this season as state champions,” Hadley said. “The season has started off challenging, but it’s all about teamwork, bringing your best performance to the court, and finishing strong.”
Being a basketball player is secondary for Hadley, who spends a great deal of time being the best she can be in the classroom.
“A successful season for me starts in the classroom with my academics and continuous improvements with my basketball skills,” Hadley said. “My main focus is my academics and basketball.”
