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It’s hard to talk about the Missouri State Bears this season without talking about the incredible year that Isiaih Mosley is having.
When it comes to basketball Isiaih Mosley’s naturally gifted.
“He’s definitely as talented as anyone I’ve ever coached,” Missouri State Head Coach Dana Ford said.
However, it’s his hard work that separates him.
“He’s a gym rat,” Ford added.
“He’s been working hard since we were kids,” childhood friend and Missouri State junior Ja’Monta Black said. “He’s always in the gym, he’s always been a gym rat, he’s always put in more hours than other people.”
Teammate Ja’Monta Black has seen many of Mosley’s hours in the gym. The two grew up together in Columbia.
“When did we start eighth grade? Seventh grade?” Black continued, “Seventh grade we started on the same AAU team that’s when I first met him. I didn’t think he liked me that much. He was giving me buckets in one of the practices and he made me fall I think.”
“He’s talking about ‘Are we friends bro?’ Yeah, we are good, we friends,” junior Isiaih Mosley added.
“I didn’t think he liked me, so I asked him that, but ever since that day we’ve been best friends,” responded Black.
Black and Mosley’s friendship has grown since coming to Missouri State together. Giving Black a front-row seat to his friend’s success.
“On offense when he gets to scoring like he does it’s crazy because I’m watching like how the fans are watching,” said Black.
Mosley scores a lot; he’s averaging roughly 20 points a game and shooting over 50% from the field.
What makes him so dangerous? He can score from anywhere in any way.
“Off the bounce, catch and shoot, driving, left hand, right hand, all three levels so he’s pretty hard to guard because he can do that,” Black said.
“He’s a great layup maker, he’s a great three-point shooter, he’s a great free-throw shooter, he’s a good bad shot maker, he’s a good floater, his back to the basket I mean he’s literally a walking bucket,” Ford added.
So, what’s his secret to success?
“You have got to be calm on the court, sometimes people get too hype, and that can kind of mess up their game. They think about it too much. I feel like when you just have fun and love the game then the game is going to show love to you,” said Mosley.
