Adam Hinch Daily Press Hannahville senior Jayden Sagataw (2) attempts a 3-point against Superior Central on Dec. 27, 2024 at Carney-Nadeau School. (Adam Hinch/Daily Press)

CARNEY — A high school of 61 students may not come across as a school that gets to pick and choose talent freely like a Division 2 or 1 school.

But for Hannahville the 2024-25 boys’ basketball season is off to a torrid start. At the beginning of 2025 the Soaring Eagles sit at 5-1 on the current season with a Carney-Nadeau Holiday Tournament championship, and there’s no shortage of talent.

One of those players happens to be senior Jayden Sagataw. Daily Press sports writer Adam Hinch sat down with Sagataw at the Carney-Nadeau Holiday Tournament to discuss a variety of topics.

Adam Hinch: What got you into the sport of basketball?

Jayden Sagataw: It started at a young age watching my siblings play. It just inspired me to play and get better.

AH: What is your favorite part of the basketball season?

JS: Just playing the game at a fast level getting steals, shooting three’s and being with my teammates.

AH: What is your pregame routine?

JS: I just work on my fundamentals and listen to music.

AH: What is your favorite kind of music?

JS: I like R & B, mostly Frank Ocean.

AH: What do you like to do outside of basketball?

JS: I like to run and go fishing in the summer when it’s nice.

AH: What is your favorite subject in school?

JS: Math.

AH: What is your favorite NBA team?

JS: Los Angeles Lakers.

AH: What is your favorite basketball moment of your career?

JS: Winning the Northern Lights League tournament my freshman year.

AH: What is your next favorite sport after basketball?

JS: Track & Field.

AH: What is your favorite food?

JS: I’d have to say street tacos.