It was a short summer for BlueJay graduate Shaun Adams. He left for college on June 27th to begin workouts and start classes. He’s enjoying the life of a Division 1 student/athlete. He is very proud of his new collegiate jersey number, #4, which he selected to remember and honor former teammate Barrett Wepler.
How are workouts going?
Workouts are going really well, I can already feel a difference on how strong I am getting. The lifting portions of workouts are extremely tough but good for me. The conditioning is there for me too. The workouts we did in high school were probably just as difficult so it wasn't as bad for me. In fact, I was the only incoming player not to throw up on the first day.
What’s your workout schedule?
My workout schedule is M-F except for Wed. Each morning at 7 am we condition until about 7:40 and then lift until 8:30. At nights we have open gym almost every night followed by a study table, making it a long day. The weekends are pretty much to us to get in the gym and work on ball handling and lots of shots in the gym.
You’re taking a couple of classes now. Are they a little tougher than HS courses?
Classes are really hard up here. Especially coming from high school it is a lot more intense, you are expected to read something every night for the upcoming class.
Tell us about your new collegiate number and the significance of it.
Well I couldn't get my high school number,# 33, so I knew the right choice for me was # 4. It still has a huge meaning in my life even to this day, I know he is still looking down, and I have told other people the story and how he should be at a college of this academic and athletic caliber right now, so I think it is very fitting. I know from talking to Coach Stirtz and the rest of the staff, that it still has a huge meaning. Wep always needs to be remembered and honored and this was a way for me to do that. My parents both really liked the choice of the number and I know it will help me on the court both athletically and spiritually.
Anything else you’d like to share?
Overall, it’s been a great 4 weeks for me so far. I am playing really well in open gyms and in the summer league we are in. My teammates here are really accepting and the freshman class is really doing well. Look for Loyola to be a surprise team in the Horizon league this year.
How are workouts going?
Workouts are going really well, I can already feel a difference on how strong I am getting. The lifting portions of workouts are extremely tough but good for me. The conditioning is there for me too. The workouts we did in high school were probably just as difficult so it wasn't as bad for me. In fact, I was the only incoming player not to throw up on the first day.
What’s your workout schedule?
My workout schedule is M-F except for Wed. Each morning at 7 am we condition until about 7:40 and then lift until 8:30. At nights we have open gym almost every night followed by a study table, making it a long day. The weekends are pretty much to us to get in the gym and work on ball handling and lots of shots in the gym.
You’re taking a couple of classes now. Are they a little tougher than HS courses?
Classes are really hard up here. Especially coming from high school it is a lot more intense, you are expected to read something every night for the upcoming class.
Tell us about your new collegiate number and the significance of it.
Well I couldn't get my high school number,# 33, so I knew the right choice for me was # 4. It still has a huge meaning in my life even to this day, I know he is still looking down, and I have told other people the story and how he should be at a college of this academic and athletic caliber right now, so I think it is very fitting. I know from talking to Coach Stirtz and the rest of the staff, that it still has a huge meaning. Wep always needs to be remembered and honored and this was a way for me to do that. My parents both really liked the choice of the number and I know it will help me on the court both athletically and spiritually.
Anything else you’d like to share?
Overall, it’s been a great 4 weeks for me so far. I am playing really well in open gyms and in the summer league we are in. My teammates here are really accepting and the freshman class is really doing well. Look for Loyola to be a surprise team in the Horizon league this year.
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