The Federal Way Mirror male Athlete of the Week for Jan. 2 from Thomas Jefferson High School is Ricardo Cango (Jr.) basketball.

What is your favorite subject/class in school?

Math

Name your Mount Rushmore G.O.A.T. Athletes (Top 4):

LeBron James, Messi, Jalon Daniels, Kobe Bryant

If you could have dinner with anyone (living or from the past), who would it be? Why?

Kobe Bryant so I can learn from him.

You’re on a long road trip, you stop at a gas station. You get one drink and one snack. What are you choosing?

Watermelon Arizona tea and fruit snacks

Describe your favorite post-game meal:

Spaghetti and meatballs

What is your Walk-up song?

California Breeze – Lil Baby

From the sidelines:

Ricardo Cango: Ricardo brings energy and effort to every game and is a catalyst for Thomas Jefferson’s defense. He leads the team in steals, with 19 in four games. Versus North Mason, Ricardo had 6 steals, coupled with 9 deflections, and contributed a double-double, 17 points and 12 rebounds, which led the team. He also leads the team in rebounds with 37 and consistently demonstrates his effort and pace of play. For the season, Ricardo averages 14.3 points a game along with 9.3 rebounds, 4.8 steals, and 1.3 blocks