PANTHER PROFILE
Name: Jordan Kuper.
Parents: Dan and Gwen Kuper.
Sport in which you participate: Basketball.
Awards received: Elite team all-conference, first team all-conference, honorable mention all-conference, most improved, IBCA all-region (twice), best offensive player, all-district team, academic all-conference (three times).
Season goals: Win the North part of the conference and go to State.
I like this sport because: It can be very fast-paced and it has brought me many friendships throughout the years.
What is something the average person doesn’t know about your sport? You have to rely on your teammates a lot!
Biggest sports thrill as a participant: When you see (coach) Donnie (Kremer) punch his fist in the air and get excited.
Pre-competition rituals/superstitions: Getting ready in the same exact way every single game.
Biggest academic accomplishment: Being on Honor Roll all four years.
Biggest influence: My parents.
Favorite male athlete: Trey Kuper.
Favorite female athlete: Jayden Kuper.
Favorite pro team: Chicago Bears.
Favorite college team: Iowa Hawkeyes.
Favorite subject in school: History.
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Williams.
Favorite TV show: “Chicago P.D.”
Favorite movie: “Five Feet Apart.”
Favorite social media app: Snapchat.
Favorite musicians: Dan + Shay.
Favorite food: Potatoes.
Nickname: “Jo” or “Kup.”
Most famous person I’ve met: Adrian Clayborn.
Jobs/other activities: Pennington Square Assisted Living.
College and future plans: Attend the University of Sioux Falls (S.D.) to major in elementary education and play volleyball.