JAVIAN WEBBER-MUSKOGEE

As the Muskogee Roughers take the basketball court this year, a lot of eyes will be on senior Javian Webber as a guy to step up and take charge of the team. The nephew of former Rougher standout Adrian Webber, Javian still looks to his uncle for pointers.

“I paid a lot of attention to his form and how he shoots and if I’m not doing it right, he’ll try to fix it for me. I like to play inside though I wish I was a little taller but I’m probably more effective playing on the wing.”

Javian has spent a lot of time in the gym this off-season (no doubt under the watchful eye of his uncle) and thinking about what he would like to accomplish his senior season.

“I had a shooting slump last year, but I’ve been working hard this off season. For the team this year I think we need to have better chemistry and communications, and our goal is to go further in the playoffs.”

Coach Lou Dawkins says Javian is in a position to help change the Roughers physically and mentally.

“Javian has grown physically and mentally in the three years he’s been here. He’s a hard worker with a passion and desire to be a winner and change the culture here at Muskogee. He’s become a leader on and off the court. He’s probably put on 15 pounds of muscle this year and improved his shooting and his ability to attack the rim off his dribble. He’s a very important part of our team.”

Javian says one of his role models is former OKC Thunder and now Philadelphia 76er Paul Geroge.

“I like the way he gets to his spots and doesn’t let anybody speed him up and he shoots so well.”

When asked about a teammate that really pushes him in practice, he was quick to answer.

“My little brother John Michael Webber who is a sophomore. We trash talk one another but it helps us both get better. When we play one-on-one, I’m going to win every time-everybody knows that except him,” Javian laughed. 

Javian hopes to play at the next level and has had discussions with Mississippi Valley and Coastal Carolina.