SPRING ARBOR, MI -- Starting guard Rob Hogans
will be the only senior for the Spring Arbor University (SAU) men’s basketball
team next season. He is embracing his final season with confident optimism
coupled with high expectations.
Hogans
believes that despite a successful career thus far, he is far from reaching his
potential.
“I
don't think I'm close to my peak yet because I have so many parts of my game
that I can improve on. I just have to continue to work on and evolve my game
mentally and physically,” Hogans said.
Though
humble and realistic, Hogans knows he can make the necessary improvements to his
overall skillset, and his goals reveal that mindset.
“Last
year I was voted to the Crossroads League second team all-conference. This year
I want to make first team, be an All-American, and push for a chance to win the
national player of the year.”
Rob
believes in himself, and rightly so. Hogans averaged 17.44 points per game and
shot better than 40% from three point range in his junior campaign. The combo
guard’s athleticism also earned him an appearance on ESPN for displaying an
impressive windmill dunk in the Cougars final home game of the 2012-2013
season.
Despite
his high personal standards and lofty goals, the guard's focus is first and foremost
on the improvement of his team.
“Our
goal is the same as always. We expect to win the league and compete for a
national championship. We have a lot of work to do, but it can be done.”
If
the Cougars do make a push for a ring, Hogans, who is expected to lead the team
in scoring, will most likely be in the mix for accolades at the national level.
Hogans
hopes to one day play professionally, but recognizes he has a lot of unfinished
business to take care of at the collegiate level.
“I’m
a senior now, so for me, the time is now. It’s my last shot,” he said.
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