Bobby Lydon

Lydon, 13, will be an eighth-grader this fall. He was interviewed during the Murphy Basketball Camp at Newtown Youth Academy this summer.

Favorite part about playing basketball: “The intensity.”

Toughest aspect: The last couple seconds in a tight game.”

When he’s not on the courts: Plays baseball.

Lucky number: 23.

Favorite athlete: LeBron James.

Favorite subject: History.

Food of choice: Steak.