VYPE: What matchup are you most looking forward to this season?
Cash McAlvain: Definitely playing Collinsville against my AAU teammates, Aiden and Walton.

VYPE: Who was your favorite teacher and how were they influential in your life?
CM: Coach Gilbert definitely taught me that life isn’t just about sports.

VYPE: What preparation have you taken this off-season to better equip yourself for the upcoming season?
CM: I’ve been working with my trainer, Steffon Herd.

VYPE: Did you have any teammates that you admire or that supported you?
CM: Probably one of my closest friends, JJ.

VYPE: What do you hope to accomplish this season (individual or team goals)?
CM: I just want to get back to state and try to win it all.

VYPE: What has your sport taught you that you use in your daily life?
CM: To always compete in everything you do.

VYPE: What has been your favorite memory in your sport?
CM: Definitely making the state tournament last year and playing at OU.

VYPE: Who has been your favorite coach throughout your career and how did they impact you as a player?
CM: It is one of my AAU coaches, Coach Wells.

VYPE: What are your plans after high school?
CM: I plan on going to play college sports.