The latest ‘Nova Notebook by Mike Sheridan talks with freshman Dominic Cheek. Cheek tells the story of how baseball was his game growing up, until one day he decided to shoot some hoops on a local court, and a chance meeting changed his life.
Cheek is ready for action.
“I just started playing around on the court one day,” recalls the 6-6 Cheek. “There was a guy there, a police officer, named Officer Wyatt. He asked me if I played for an AAU team. I told him that I didn’t – I hadn’t even really heard about AAU ball. The next day he had me come to the gym and started working with me.”
From there, Cheek became a member of the Jersey City Heat, and then found himself under the tutelage of legendary coach Bob Hurley at St. Anthony’s.
“When I got to St. Anthony’s, I really didn’t know too much about basketball,” says Cheek. “But when I did get to St. Anthony’s Coach Hurley taught me how to play the game. He also taught me the history of St. Anthony’s – how we had great players like his sons, Danny and Bobby, and so many others. We played against great teams at St. Anthony’s and it made me a better player and a better person.”
Cheek credits fellow classmate Maalik Wayns with showing him how great Villanova is, and since arriving, he’s as happy ever with the decision.
…Another great article from Sheridan…I’m beginning to really look forward to Friday’s and these articles…keep it up Mike…
