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Featured Athlete of the Week: Juan Valdes, Basketball, North Putnam High School
Juan Valdes was born on Aug. 5, 1997. His Grandma is Toni McClurg. He enjoys watching "Criminal Minds" or "Blue Bloods" on television.
His favorite food is steak and he orders it rare. His favorite subject n school is math.
BG: What's unique about being a senior this year?
JV: Just being able to come together as a senior class. That's what I love about it. We've all come together, we are so close. It's great.
BG: Who are some of your biggest supporters off the court?
JV: My Grandma. My family. It's fantastic she does everything for me. She's a single grandmother. She does everything in her power to get me where I need to be and pays for everything.
BG: What are some of your favorite things about your teammates?
JV: We talk well. We like to communicate well. When we are down we like to stay together no matter what. We are always pumping each other up.
BG: You haven't played since freshman year, what is it like to be back?
JV: It's a great feeling. I've missed it a lot.
BG: What is your favorite thing about basketball?
JV: Defense. I just like being able to stop and keep people from scoring.
BG: What are your favorite memories playing at North Putnam?
JV: My eighth-grade year, I was at Riverton Parke and my friend Cameron McPherson lost the drawstring on his pants. And his pants just fell. That was my favorite of all time.
BG: What are your post-high school plans?
JV: Go to IUPUI, U of Indy or ISU for nursing.
BG: Why are you interested in nursing?
JV: I just like helping people. I want to do special needs help. I just love helping people and seeing them smile. It makes me smile.