Crockett High School Hoops Star Aliyah Ferguson Shares Passions

Crockett basketball player plans to study civil engineering, can solve Rubik's Cube in under a minute

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Crockett High School basketball player Aliyah Ferguson opened up about her interests and talents beyond the court, including her love of puzzles and problem-solving games, her ability to solve a Rubik's Cube in under a minute, and her dream of visiting the scenic mountains and lakes of Colorado.

Why it matters

The "Faces off the Field" feature provides a candid look into the lives of high school student-athletes, giving readers a more well-rounded understanding of these young athletes as both sports stars and multifaceted individuals with diverse interests and talents.

The details

In the interview, Ferguson shared that outside of basketball, she enjoys playing brain teasers and thinking games like Wordle and Tetris. She also revealed that her fastest time solving a Rubik's Cube is under a minute. When asked about her dream travel destination, Ferguson said she would love to visit Colorado to experience the state's natural beauty of mountains and lakes, and she expressed a desire to try skiing or snowboarding. After graduating, Ferguson plans to pursue a degree in civil engineering in college.

  • The interview with Aliyah Ferguson was published on February 20, 2026.

The players

Aliyah Ferguson

A basketball player at Crockett High School who enjoys puzzles, problem-solving games, and hopes to study civil engineering in college.

Crockett High School

The high school where Aliyah Ferguson plays basketball.

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What they’re saying

“I like puzzles or thinking games. I really like playing Wordle, Tetris and learning magic tricks”

— Aliyah Ferguson, Crockett High School Basketball Player (statesman.com)

“I am really good at solving Rubik's Cubes. My fastest time to solve one was under a minute.”

— Aliyah Ferguson, Crockett High School Basketball Player (statesman.com)

“I would visit Colorado. I love the scenery of mountains and lakes and have always wanted to ski or snowboard.”

— Aliyah Ferguson, Crockett High School Basketball Player (statesman.com)

The takeaway

Aliyah Ferguson's diverse interests and talents beyond basketball, including her passion for puzzles and problem-solving, demonstrate that high school student-athletes are multifaceted individuals with a range of skills and aspirations that extend well beyond the playing field.