Athlete Profile: Raymond Fish

KESHENA — The Menominee Indian High School boys basketball team wrapped up a solid season on Tuesday, but not before giving its senior players plenty of memories to cherish. Raymond Fish was one of those seniors.

Fish was a captain for the team, which reached double-digit wins.

The senior averaged about nine points, four rebounds, three assists and nearly two steals per game. Fish scored in double figures eight times, scoring a season-high 19 points against Green Bay West on Feb. 10.

Despite the team dropping its playoff game to Bonduel on Tuesday, Fish tallied 17 points.

“Raymond has been tremendous for us on both sides of the floor, but more importantly in the locker room,” said Menominee Indian coach James Oshkeshequoam. “He’s been able to take on a very important role as senior captain. His teammates have responded well to him and it’s been a pleasure to witness his growth as a young man.”

Q: When did your interest in basketball begin?

A: I never played basketball growing up. I began playing organized basketball in seventh grade.

Q: What is your favorite part about the basketball season?

A: My favorite part about the basketball season was my senior night and playing my last home game as an Eagle.

Q: You were part of a senior class that accomplished quite a bit for the program. Just how special was it to play with those other seniors over the past four years?

A: Playing with Tiger Dixon, Menom Powless and Norman Kakwitch has been very fun. We each pushed each other to limits that we couldn’t imagine. We are brothers.

Q: When you step on the basketball court, what do you hope to accomplish to help your team out?

A: When I step on the court, I hope to help my team get better each and every practice and game.

Q: What’s your favorite memory of competing on the Menominee Indian boys basketball team?

A: My favorite memory is winning MVP with Norman in 2018 at the Oneida Nation Tournament.

Q: What does the game of basketball mean to you?

A: It’s bigger than just a game. It has taught me many life lessons that I will remember forever.

Q: Favorite TV show, movie and musical artist?

A: My favorite TV show is definitely “Naruto Shippuden.” My favorite movie is “The Book Of Eli,” and my favorite artist is Kid Cudi.

Q: Favorite athlete, and why?

A: My favorite athlete is Floyd Mayweather (professional boxer). He has a winner’s mindset and does whatever it takes to win.

Q: Name one thing about yourself that not many people know.

A: One thing that not a lot of people know about me is that I play Fortnite at a competitive level.

Q: What is your favorite thing to do when you are not in school or competing in a high school sport?

A: My favorite thing to do is hang with my friends and family and spend quality time with them.

Q: What’s the greatest piece of advice you have ever been told?

A: The greatest piece of advice I have ever been told is “forgive but never forget.”

Q: What are some things you hope to accomplish after graduating from high school?

A: I hope to continue playing basketball at the junior college level and I hope to get my degree in informational technology.

AT A GLANCE

Athlete: Raymond Fish

Sport: Boys basketball

Position: Point guard

School: Menominee Indian High School

Year: Senior