I think that's fair, it can be hard to judge on paper how many shots you contest that make your opponent miss, or how well you can guard a ball screen, so in that sense I don't think my defensive ability is something that many people see initially. At the moment I think I'm a versatile defender who can guard multiple positions, and I want to become someone who's able to guard 1 through 5.

On what area's of your game are you working on most as you continue to improve your game and move up the basketball ladder?

I'm working on becoming a knock down shooter from the three point line, and beating defenders off the dribble from the perimeter.

You played at Queens (CIS) from 2016-2022. Was reaching the OUA final in 2022 your biggest achievement there?

I think getting to go to nationals in 2022 was my biggest achievement there. We finished fourth in our first-ever appearance at a national championship, and it was a great way to finish off the most successful year in Queen's Men's Basketball history.

You hardly played your first 2 seasons and missed many more games after that. You played only 41 minutes in your first 2 seasons. How did this effect you mentally?

It was definitely tough mentally. Practicing everyday, sometimes multiple times with lifts and individual sessions, on top of watching game film, to only get in at the last few minutes of a game if at all, was really difficult. Once I was able to focus on just trusting the process, and that eventually my time would come, I was able to really break through and earn my sport on the court.

Despite all the games missed, you made another step as a senior averaging 8/5 stats. How did your game grow in your time at Queens?

As mean as it sounds, over my time at Queen's I had to learn to be more selfish. I would often pass up open shots to try and get someone else a better shot, and it was hurting the team more than I thought. Once I started looking to create my own offensive opportunities, I began to have more games with 14, 15, or 16 points, instead of the usual 4 or 5, and it forced teams to have to worry about more than our primary scorers, getting them more open looks in the process.

You had many great games at Queens like your 17/12 game against Nipissing. What was your most memorable game at Queens?

My most memorable game at Queen's is when we beat the Carlton Ravens this past season to make it to the OUA finals, and earn a spot at nationals. In my five years, I had never beaten them before, and earlier that season we had lost twice to them, 86-46, and 94-75. Walking into that game, no one expected us to win, they were undefeated that season and have won 16 of the last 19 national championships. It was a close game, finishing 86-80, but finally being able to beat them, and celebrate with my teammates, coaches, and friends is definitely my most memorable game at Queen's.

Tanner Graham said this about Steph Barrie. 'Steph was an amazing coach over my career at Queen's and he will continue to be a role model in my life as I move forward. I owe a lot of my development as a player to Steph. I started my career at Queen's strictly as a shooter. Steph was able to mentor and motivate me to expand my game into a well-rounded player. He also worked with me on my mental state while playing which may have been just as important as the skill development. Without Steph I don't think I'd be in the position I am as a basketball player. However, more importantly than my development as a basketball player, Steph fostered my development as a man. Throughout my career Steph always used basketball to teach life lessons such as being grateful and the importance of GRIT in achieving your goals. Steph was not only vital in preparing me for a professional basketball career, he was vital in preparing me for everything as these lessons are applicable to all aspects of life. These aspects of Steph's mentoring are more important to me than my development as a basketball player only'. How did head coach Steph Barrie groom and prepare you best for a professional career?

The best thing Steph Barrie did to prepare me for a professional career is to help me with my basketball IQ. Before playing at university, I didn't have much experience playing with very skilled teams. I had so much to learn in terms of just basketball fundamentals, such as proper ball screen coverages, how to properly close out on a shooter depending on where they are on the court, but also higher IQ concepts like different reads for pick and rolls based on your defender and your teammates defender. I really struggled with learning all the various different offensive sets and sideline and baseline inbounds, but Steph was able to really help me through the extensive amount of film we would do as a team, and in individual sessions before practice on the court so I could walk through the plays. Over the course of my 6 years at Queen's, Steph was able to help me go from someone who couldn't run a simple action at the 5, to now being able to learn new sets with ease, and also be able to know where everyone on the court, 1 through 5, should go. Thanks to him, I believe I will be able to transition well into the mental aspect of my career as a professional.

Who won a 1-1 in practice you or Connor Keefe?

I think a lot of people in the CIS would agree that Connor Keefe is one of the last guys you want guarding you. If we played 1-1 from the post, I would give it to Connor, he is a tremendous post player, but if we played from the three point line I would take it. If he develops a three point shot for the upcoming season teams are going to have a tough time trying to stop him.

Who was the toughest player that you ever battled on the court that reached the NBA?

The only player I can think of that reached the NBA is RJ Barrett. I had the opportunity to play against him at a team Ontario tryout when I was in high school. He was playing two years up and still scoring with ease. Really made my practice squad struggle, having to try and double or even triple team him at times.

Please name your 5 best teammates of all-Time?

My 5 best teammates of all time are Landon Brickenden, Jacob Yager, Quinton Gray, and Jesse and Tanner Graham. Some of these guys were the first people I met at university, and all have become some of my closest friends. I've learned so much about the game of basketball from playing with my older teammates Jesse and Tanner, and shared a great four seasons with Landon, and five seasons with Jacob and Quinton. From supporting each other during tough practices or workouts, to being able to celebrate our accomplishments at provincials and nationals, these are truly the greatest teammates I could ask for.

Please list your personal NBA Mount Rushmore of past or present heads?

Present heads, Luka Doni, Jimmy Butler, Pascal Siakam, and Nikola Joki.

What is your personal opinion of the neverending debate of who is the greatest of all-time Jordan or Lebron?

Definitely Jordan. What sways my decision is that Jordan is 6-0 in NBA finals, without needing a game seven to win any of his rings, while LeBron is 4-6, one of which being the NBA bubble, and two of which required a game seven.

Did you see the sequel to the classic coming to America? Shouldn't they have left it alone?

I never saw the sequel, but looking at the IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes reviews I'm not missing out on much, it definitely should have been left as just the original.

Thanks Henry for the chat.