By Cindy Peterson
Wildwood’s Tico Smith Reaches 1,000 Career Points
Tico Smith
Why basketball? What first got me interested in basketball was my father. Growing up he and my late uncle Reuben loved basketball. They would always watch it and play it and train me.
Greatest sports achievement: Scoring 1,000 points as a sophomore.
Leaving a legacy: I would like to be remembered as the hardest worker and a great teammate.
Favorite part about competing: Always getting better and my ultimate motivation is always improving. That’s what it’s all about.
My goals: To play at the D1 level and ultimately play in the NBA.
About my team: My teammates and coaches help me tremendously because they’re always encouraging me and challenging me every day.
Pre-game rituals: Listening to music and praying.
For fun: I like to play video games and hang out with my family and friends.
Music for motivation: Worship music and listening to Rod Wave.
Biggest inspiration: My father.
Hidden talent: I can sing.
Photos: Cindy Peterson
Originally from the small town of Berryville, Arkansas, Cindy has become a multimedia specialist in journalism, photography, videography, and video editing. She has a B.S. in Communications from the University of Central Arkansas and produces Style Magazine's Sports Hub Podcast and the Healthy Living Podcast. She also produces for Beacon College’s Telly Award-winning PBS show, “A World of Difference.” When she isn’t working, Cindy loves traveling the National Parks with her husband , Ryan, and son, David, photographing wildlife.
