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Zach LaVine is ranked 26th on the GiveNGoBasketball National Rankings. Zach spoke with GiveNGoBasketball today about why he comitted to UCLA and him as a player and more. This past year he made a huge jump in everyone's prospect rankings. He will make a huge impact at UCLA right away because of all the positives he brings to each team he plays on. UCLA gained a great player and kid on their squad. He seems like he is a very coachable player which every coach loves. LaVine will definitely be a well known name when he bursts on to the college scene.

Zach LaVine Q&A

Q: How has your basketball career gone so far?

A: My basketball career has gone well up to this point! Really fun.

Q: What is it like to play with another D1 caliber player, in Perrion Callandret?

A: Playing with another D-1 athlete is great, me and P are best friends, so we just push each other.

Q: Who do you look up to when it comes to basketball? Who do you compare yourself to?

A: I look up to Kobe Bryant he's my favorite player ever. I have a lot of his game but some people compare me to a more athletic Stephen Curry or Monta Ellis.

Q: You had an incredible summer this year and made a huge jump in everyone’s prospect rankings. What did you do to make you one of the best players in the country?

A: I always thought I was one of the best so I just worked hard and when my opportunity knock I grabbed it.

Q: Who was the best player you have played so far and where did you play him?

A: I would have to say Andrew wiggins. I played him at the Lebron camp

Q: What are your strengths and some things you could work on as a player?

A: My strengths to me I think is my athleticism. I can create my own shot and I'm really skilled. I need to work on my strength

Q: What was your list before you committed to UCLA?

A: My list before the commit was: UCLA Washington, Louisville, Arizona and Baylor.

Q: Why did you commit to UCLA?

A: I chose UCLA because it has been my favorite school and I have a lot of family down there.

Q: What do you think of Al Freeman committing to UCLA today after his visit?

A: Al freeman is a great player, me and him match up alot at these camps, and a good friend of mine!

Q: After committing to UCLA have you been recruiting at all for them?

A: I have tried to recruit Devin Williams and Wayne Selden

Q: What will you bring to UCLA when get there?

A: I will bring a lot of exciting plays, a person who works hard and help the team win.

Q: What is your goal for you as a player this year and your team at Bothell this year?

A: My goal is to average 30pts or better, become a better point guard and I really just want to win state this year.

                                                                                                     Pat Lawless 9/8/12