| 22 June 2010
Combo guard Hikeem Stewart is entering his last season as a senior leader of a strong Rainier Beach squad. Stewart and his twin brother Kadeem Stewart are the brothers of former local basketball standouts, Lodrick and Rodrick Stewart. We got a chance to catch up with Hikeem to talk about his current situation and the recruiting process. Check out the interview after the jump!
Summarize your junior season at Rainier Beach, the good and the bad?
This season was a learning experience. We were riding high but then we hit a wall at State, but the season went well, my recruiting stock has exploded.
Describe your strengths and your game.
My offensive strengths include my pull-up jumper off the dribble and my passing. On defense I can rebound and disturb the passing lanes well.
What were the biggest improvements you made as a player?
My biggest improvement would have to be my defense because everyone knows I can score the ball. I have been making an effort at just making every aspect of my game well-rounded.
What position do you consider yourself to be?
Combo guard
You think you'll be playing the same position in college? More of a point or shooting guard?
Most of the colleges recruiting me say I'll play combo guard because I can do so much with and without the ball.
What your goals for this summer and next season?
My goal by the end of the summer is to be ranked in the top 50. For the season, a championship is on my mind, nothing less.
How's the recruiting process going for you?
Real good. A lot of colleges are after me now. I'm just trying to find a school that's going to put me in the best situation to succeed.
Who has offered?
UCLA, Oregon State, Washington, Washington State, Santa Clara, UNLV, Seattle U, Colorado. A lot of other colleges are interested.
Do you know what you're looking for in a college? Anything particular you want out of a school?
A good coach with a style of coaching that will let me play my game. But really it's all about the best opportunity that presents itself.
Have you gotten any advice from your brothers about the whole process?
Yes, they have given me a lot of help including on how would I fit into some programs along with telling me about the different coaches. They are very helpful.
When do you plan to pick one? Any favorites?
By the end of the summer. I want say my favorites but I want to surprise everyone.
