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One on One With Travis Leslie

By: James Mulcahy

We recently caught up with Travis Leslie of the Georgia Stars for some One on One.  Leslie, a 6'5 wing, has improved his stock as much as any player so far this traveling team season.

Leslie, currently ranked 54th in the class of ‘08, is a dynamite athlete with a solid perimeter game.  He led the Georgia Stars to the championship of the King James Classic last month, where he dunk-tipped a teammate’s miss at the buzzer to win the semifinals and then led all scorers in the championship game.

Leslie will have a chance to lead the Georgia Stars to another championship this weekend at the Memorial Day Classic in Nashville. 

HoopsReport: What does your list of schools look like at the moment?
Florida, UGA, Georgia Tech, Clemson, Oklahoma, Oklahoma  State, UCLA, Cincinnati, Minnesota, Ole Miss, College of Charleston, and Tennessee.  

Do you have any favorites?
My favorites are Florida, Clemson, UGA, Oklahoma, and Tennessee.

When do you plan on making your college choice?
By the end of the summer.

Playing with an AAU team like the Georgia Stars gives you a lot of exposure since they have been one of the high profile summer teams for quite a while, talk a little bit about what that experience has been like.
It has been a great experience playing with the Georgia Stars because it helped me a lot with my exposure. I was not nationally ranked until I started playing with the Stars, so I think playing with the Stars was a great decision for me and so far it has been the best experience of my life.

What is it like to play with such a high-profile player like Al-Farouq Aminu, and how does that affect your game?
It is great playing with a player like Al-Farouq because it gives me a chance to compare and see what my skills are like against a high-profile player like he is, being ranked in the top 5 in the nation. It affects my game alot because it pushes me to play and work harder so one day I can also be in the top 5 like he is, lol.

How did your junior season go and what were your stats?
I had a great junior season at Columbia playing behind two big D-1 prospects, Jeremy Price and Lance Storrs.  I averaged 15 pts, 12 rbs, 3 blks and 2 stls a game.

What are some of your goals for your senior season?
My goal for my senior season is to work on my game by improving my ball handling and shot and also competing for another State Championship.

What college basketball team was your favorite growing up?
My Favorite team while growing up was Kentucky.

Who is your favorite NBA team and player?
My favorite team is the Rockets and my favorite player is T-Mac.

What player or players would you compare your game to?
I'll compare my game to Shawn Marion because I'm an excellent rebounder and I gives alot of energy like he does.

Who is the best player you’ve ever played against?
I'll say the best player I played against is Delvon Roe.

Nike, Reebok, or Adidas?
Of course Nike.

Lebron, Kobe, or D-Wade?
KOBE!!!!!!

Do you have any other hobbies besides basketball?
Other hobbies I like are football, baseball, drawing and playing video games.

What do you feel are some of the best accomplishments in your basketball career so far?
My best accomplishments in my basketball career is winning a state championship my sophomore year at Columbia High School and being nationally ranked.

Do you have any nicknames?
T-Bird, lol.

Shout Outs?
I want to give a shout out to my friends and family and all my high school and AAU teammates.