By: Hunter Ferguson

Midwest City basketball player ​​Mar’kia Pratt completed an interview with VYPE.

VYPE: What are your personal goals for the year?

My personal goals for this year are to be better than I was last year and just to continue to improve my game.

VYPE: What is your favorite athletic memory?

My favorite memory is when we were playing against Del City and I shot a fadeaway buzzer beater at half time.

VYPE: What teammate has left the biggest impression on you and why?

Mya Brown, I learnt so much from her in the span of 2 years. We play just alike and I just love her work ethic.

VYPE: What is your favorite part of being on this team?

My favorite part about being on this team is that we are a family and I love that.

VYPE: What has your sport taught you that you use in your daily life?

It’s taught me how to work hard, on and off the court and especially in the classroom.

VYPE: What is the best advice that anyone has given you?

To keep God first in everything I do.

VYPE: Who inspires you and why?

My mom inspires me because she is always there for me and she works so hard to give me the life that I have today.

VYPE: Here is your chance to give a shoutout or say thank you to anyone you wish.

I want to say thank you to everyone who has believed in me since the beginning and I’m very grateful for your support!