Our “Player Spotlight” series allows you to get to know players in your state, region, and all around the country. We dig deep into what makes players tick, not only on the basketball court, but in every day life. Want to be spotlighted? Apply by emailing us at admin@jrallstar.com with your name, class & state!
Today we feature Kailyn McGary, a point guard from Texas.
Player Name
Kailyn McGary
What state do you live in?
Texas
Player Height
5’6
Player Position
Point Guard
Player Class
Class of 2025
High School
Plano Senior High School
AAU/Grassroots Club
Team Takeover
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What jersey number do you wear? Is there any significance behind it? 3- Have wore it since 8th grade.
What is your all-time favorite basketball memory?
Going to Colombia University for a camp invite!!
When you think about your skillset and play style, what NBA or WNBA player is your game most comparable to? Either Diana Taurasi or Sabrina Ionescu.
Who has been your biggest role model, and what have you learned from them? My mom; She helps me realize that I can’t let one mistake ruin my game, and that my worth as a person, doesn’t depend on my performance.
What are your post-high school plans, athletically and academically?
I want to become a Lawyer. I want to get a good degree while still playing basketball and enjoying my college life.
When you are not playing basketball, what do you do for fun? I like to read, watch poetry slam, and hang out with my friends. I also take debate, so I go to tournaments for that.
If you could meet one person dead or alive, who would it be and why? I would want to meet Spud Webb, so I could talk to him about his time in the NBA, and how he kept his confidence being the shortest person on the court. What was his mindset coming into games, and what was his pregame ritual.
What is your favorite TV show or movie?
The netflix series You
What is your favorite food?
Cajun Pasta but ONLY from Austin Avenue
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Paris, France
