Tim Chialastri of capitolhoops.com recently caught up with Jamal Olasewere of the defending state champion Springbrook High School for an exclusive interview. Thanks to Jamal , James Lee , Anthony Murray and the entire Washington Shock staff  for their time and effort and we wish you all the best in life. Jamal Highlights

Jamal Olasewere with  Washington Shock AAU at Hoop Magic

Capitol Hoops -  How is your AAU season going so far and what is it like playing with Washington Shock?

Jamal -  Its going well the team is new and were jelling really quickly…

Capitol Hoops - You are coming off of a phenomenal season at Springbrook in which you guys won the 4A Maryland State Championship. Do you think that you can possibly top a season like that?

Jamal - Of course, I feel with the team we have now we can definitely win another state championship and go undefeated.

Capitol Hoops - Springbrook has produced some great basketballball players in recent years , my close friend Folarin Campbell or as we call him "Shaq" , and also C.J. Garner. Do you feel pressured going in to your final year following behind these former players.

Jamal - I mean not at all.  Some people are always comparing me to them but I want to leave Springbrook with people saying Jamal did it his own way, he had his own type of game.

Capitol Hoops -  As you enter into your senior year , what are you doing to continue to improve on your game?

Jamal - I’m going to the gym and working on my jump shot and my ball handling and quickness.

Capitol Hoops - What is your favorite subject in school and if you couldn’t choose basketball as career what other field might you be interested in and why?

Jamal - Well in college I want to major in computer engineering because that’s a field my mom is in.

Capitol Hoops - Who are your top college choices and has anyone emerged as a leading candidate in your recruiting status.

Jamal - There’s Penn State , South Alabama, Radford, Siena , Boston Univ. and there has been some talk with Villanova, and Citadel, but right now there’s no leading candidate I’m just listening and taking in what they say.

Capitol Hoops - You are a very young senior , are you considering reclassifying to your correct grade in the class of 2010?

Jamal - No because I grew up with this class and I feel I can leave with this one.

Capitol Hoops - What is your favorite NBA team / player?