Janeau, the nephew of former Southwestern Prospector and Michigan Wolverine, Antoine Joubert, is a 6’0″, 155 pound, point guard who attends Ypsilanti High School, and competes for Dorian’s Pride in the AAU circuit. Joubert averaged 13 points, five assists, two rebounds, and one steal a game last for the Phoenix, good enough for All-Conference [Southeastern], and All-Area.
Metro Detroit High School Athletics: What are some athletes you model your game after?
Janeau Joubert: I think I model it between Jason Kidd and Steph Curry.
Metro Detroit High School Athletics: What are skills and some intangibles you have as a basketball player?
Janeau Joubert: Good ball handler, can hit the open shot, see the floor well, and can run a team.
Metro Detroit High School Athletics: What are some areas of your game that are up and coming?
Janeau Joubert: Shooting off the dribble, and finishing in crowds.
Metro Detroit High School Athletics: How has AAU been going and what are some goals you have set for the team and yourself?
Janeau Joubert: To win every tournament we play in, and to try and get nationally ranked.
Metro Detroit High School Athletics: How much an impact does your uncle, Antoine, have on you both as a player and a person?
Janeau Joubert: A huge impact, he teaches me things about the game and also shows me how I should act off the court.
Metro Detroit High School Athletics: What are some schools that are looking at you right now?
Janeau Joubert: Toledo, U of D, Kent State, NIU, Central [Michigan], Drake, Cleveland State, Penn, Robert Morris. And I plan to visit all of them too.
Metro Detroit High School Athletics: For you, what are some attributes you look for in a school?
Janeau Joubert: Just how they treat the basketball players, they have good academics. Also their style of play.
Metro Detroit High School Athletics: What will a team/coach in college be getting out of a player like you?
Janeau Joubert: A great leader, teammate, player, and a student athlete.
Metro Detroit High School Athletics: What makes you unique as a point guard? What separates you from the rest of the competition?
Janeau Joubert: I’m a true point guard, and I know when to pass and when to shoot, and it doesn’t bother me to score six points and when everybody else is in double figures.
Metro Detroit High School Athletics: Expectations for next high school season?
Janeau Joubert: As a team to win states, and individually to make All-State
Metro Detroit High School Athletics: What is a fun/interesting fact about you?
Janeau Joubert: Many people don’t know I ride horses, and I have four of them.
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