In the final contests of his high school basketball career Issaquah Eagles senior Ty Gibson rose to the occasion.
Gibson, who scored a total of 87 points in three games, propelled the Eagles to a fourth place finish at the Class 4A state tournament at the Tacoma Dome.
Gibson’s 87 points broke the previous tournament scoring record of 81 points. The Eagles suffered a 63-55 loss to the Union Titans in the quarterfinals but defeated Moses Lake 74-61 and Kentwood 61-51 in the fourth place/sixth place game on March 7. Issaquah Eagles head coach Jason Griffith announced on his Twitter account on March 16 that Gibson committed to play college basketball for Eastern Washington University in Cheney.
“He has represented his community, school, family and program with class,” Griffith said via a Twitter post.
Recently the Issaquah/Sammamish Reporter had an opportunity to ask Gibson a few questions about his life away from the basketball court.
Issaquah Reporter: What is your favorite movie of all time?
Ty Gibson: It has to be the “The Benchwarmers.” I liked baseball ever since I was kid. It is a pretty funny movie.
IR: What is your favorite eatery in Issaquah?
TG: Jak’s Grill. It has good steaks.
IR: What is your biggest pet peeve?
TG: When people ask dumb questions.
IR: If you could pick one person to go to dinner with, who would it be?
TG: Michael Jordan.
IR: Who was your favorite sports team growing up?
TG: The Seattle Seahawks.
IR: What is something unique about you that nobody would know?
TG: I can play the guitar and the piano.
IR: How many text messages do you send per day?
TG: I send maybe 100.
IR: What kind of music are you listening to the most in your iPod these days?
TG: I’m a big Country music fan.
IR: What is your favorite dinner dish?
TG: A steak with potatoes and green beans.
IR: What is your favorite TV show right now?
TG: Friday Night Lights.
IR: What is your favorite hobby away from basketball?
TG: Playing baseball. I have played baseball my whole life.
Shaun Scott: 425-453-5045; sscott@bellevuereporter.com
