RJ Veliz talks about his career thus far, developing his love for the game with his family and leading the next generation in his community. After a successful prep career (19th most points in Oregon high school history), RJ has gone onto to play at Western Oregon University, Wheaton College, and will now finish his final year at Corban College here in Salem.
1:25 The Veliz family love for basketball
4:45 Developing the work ethic that was his foundation for his career
8:10 Competing with younger brothers growing up
10:35 Woodburn’s strong basketball community
13:20 Starting high school at Blanchet Catholic in Salem
18:19 Transitioning to play at Woodburn HS as his dad took the head coaching job
22:40 RJ’s future in coaching
23:30 Playing at Western Oregon and Wheaton College (IL)
33:44 The difference in coaching vs playing
37:14 Looking ahead to his senior year at Corban
41:25 What were the impactful moments in his development?
45:12 The need for delusion to compete with higher caliber players
46:00 What he wishes he would have known as a younger player
48:19 What does the young player need to do that wants to be great
50:10 The effects of social media on the younger generation
54:25 The all time Woodburn starting 5
57:38 Who he watches for specific skill sets
