BVA’s Kreis meets the NBA’s best
By Bill Beckner
Trib Total Media
Viva Kreis is becoming a regular around the pro basketball scene.
Just a freshman at Belle Vernon, Kreis spent a few days in Chicago for NBA All-Star Weekend, rubbing elbows with the elite of pro basketball and even interviewing some players for the Jr. NBA.
Last summer, Kreis hung around a dozen WNBA teams for a research project.
Kreis’ project was part of National History Day, and the theme was “Breaking Barriers in History.”
She, of course, used her love of basketball to stoke up the endeavor.
During all-star weekend, she talked with several players, including slam dunk contest runner-up Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic.
She shot free throws with the Los Angeles Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard, the all-star MVP.
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