EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Kendall Mosley nabs career milestone

Focused on getting better each moment she's able to step onto the court, Kendall Mosley has been helping to lead the Prosper Lady Eagles to excellence this season. Fired up and full of passion, Mosley recently nabbed a major career milestone in a 61-57 victory over McKinney High: 1,000 career points. Following this impressive achievement, Mosley caught up with VYPE DFW regarding her time at Prosper so far.

Having recently received several honors such as the All-Tournament Team at the Mansfield Spring Creek Barbeque Tournament as well as being named Star Local Media's Athlete of the Week, Mosley has contributed greatly to her team this season; earning recognition by all accounts. Helping Prosper to a 22-7 overall record (5-3 in district play), Mosley has put hard work to the test day in and day out. The junior point/shooting guard took time to talk about her achievements as well as her time on the team with VYPE DFW in an exclusive interview:

It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to reach a milestone like 1,000 career points. What would you say has been the secret to your success on the court?
"The secret to my success on the court is the countless hours I've spent working on my game. When I repeatedly practiced certain things I wanted to improve, I found confidence in it and eventually started to see it translating into the game."

So far, what has been your favorite memory playing for Prosper?
"For the three years I've played at Prosper, I've had the chance to create many memories, but one of the most exciting for me was the McKinney game where I hit my 1,000 career points. It's not because I achieved my goal, but because of my teammates' reactions when I did so. The joy I felt in the moment due to their excitement and encouragement made it ten times more special."

As you continue to put in effort this season, having already surpassed 1,000 career points, what are some other personal goals you're aiming for?
"My other personal goals are getting a triple-double, consistently performing through all games, and receiving an honorable award in the district."

What are some goals you have for the team this season?
"The ultimate goal for everyone is to make the playoffs and go on a run. Last season we did not get the chance to do that, so we want to get that opportunity and position ourselves in the best way possible with a few more wins."

What are you looking for in a college program?
"A place that feels like home. I want to go somewhere where the culture is respected and very important, where the team is close-knit, and where I could call them family one day. I also want a program that values their academic success and develops their players as people and athletes."

What, in your opinion, has been your greatest accomplishment at Prosper?
"My greatest accomplishment at Prosper has been making varsity as a freshman or hitting 1,000 career points."

Who do you look up to and why?
"I look up to my older sister, Peyton. She plays collegiate basketball at Hutchinson CC this year. Ever since we were little, we always competed against each other in everything we did. When I was a freshman and she was a senior here at Prosper, we got to play together. Being able to see the leadership my sister brought that year taught me a lot of things. Watching her grow with her basketball career and seeing her be successful is something I've always admired and looked up to."

Do you have any pregame routines that you use to get in the zone?
"I listen to music pregame and then go out and ball."

An impressive athlete and well-rounded individual, Mosley is determined to help her team continue succeeding with more victories through the rest of this season. Be sure you catch her in action on the court as the team continues their regular season schedule.