Phenom Hoops Report has been quite familiar with High Point Christian’s point guard Michal Seals, who has been a regular at several events over the years.
Seals has been working hard throughout the offseason and the long hours could be paying off, with interest coming from a few programs not too far down the road. His interest has been because of the hard work on the court when running with his AAU team, Team Winston, or competing on the hardwood at events such as the NC Phenom 150 and NC Top 80. And we aren’t the only ones high on this young man’s talent.
Michal Seals (PG, 5’11”, 2016) High Point Christian Academy (NC) – I’ve seen Seals multiple times over the past 3 years and I really like his heads-up play and elusiveness under the basket. A true PG who has excellent handles, puts pressure on the defense with the dribble drive but also can finish in traffic. Being actively recruited by several colleges.
— Marcus Shockley – Basketball Elite
Phenom Hoops Report was able to catch up with the rising senior point guard from High Point Christian to talk about his offseason, what all has he been focusing on, and to hear more about his recruitment.
Phenom Hoop Report: How is everything going for you' Has the offseason been treating you well'
Michael Seals: Everything is pretty good sir. The off-season has been going very well, just working out 2-3 times a day. I’m trying to get bigger and improve on a few things.
PHR: What have you been focusing on'
MS: I’ve really been focusing on my jump shot, exploding higher off the ground when I shoot, and just hitting the weight room.
PHR: Really working hard I see and getting out these past months. How was Oregon the other weekend' (Team participated in the Double Pump Northwest Tournament Salem)
MS: Yes sir, I have been just trying to be ready for the July live period, and Oregon was great. We got to the final four of the whole tournament. I played very well and did a good job getting into the paint, being a floor general and getting everyone involved.
We went 5-1 (at the event).
PHR: How about your recruitment' Anything been going on with recruiting for you'
MS: Yes sir UNC-Wilmington has been recruiting me and Gardner-Webb has shown interest as of late. They invited me down to their elite camp in June.
PHR: What has UNCW been talking to you about, along with Gardner-Webb'
MS: They have both talked to my coach and they really like me.
PHR: Do you know what they have liked about your game on the court and what you could provide them'
MS: Yes sir, they like that I play very hard and they also like that I can hit guys in their spots.
PHR: Do you plan on making in visits'
MS: As of right now, I just know I’m going to Gardner-Webb in June.
PHR: Congrats on the interest from those programs. Wanted to ask you about your thoughts on the upcoming season for yourself and for your team.
MS: Thank you. My thoughts on the upcoming season are that we should really be good with the players we will have next season.
PHR: What are your expectations for your final season, both for yourself and for the team'
MS: My expectations for me and the team are to win a state championship. Furthermore, for myself, is to win a championship and to go to college.