Athlete Spotlight - Paul Cuomo

Paul Cuomo, senior, is the son of Dawn and Steve Probasco of San Jose. Paul is a member of the boys basketball team at Illini Central and serves as a co-captain this season. 

His favorite sports memory is playing AAU basketball, and his favorite subject in school is history. Paul enjoys the movie, “Coach Carter,” and his favorite type of food is steak. 

When Paul is not playing basketball for the Cougars he enjoys playing golf and basketball as a hobby. Paul says that he plays sports because they, “Teach me skills such as teamwork.”

His favorite quote is, “Never say never because limits, like fears, are often an illusion.” - Michael Jordan

After graduation Paul plans to go to college and study communications. 

ICHS would like to thank Paul for all of his hard work and dedication to his studies and athletics during his high school career. Paul and his teammates will be in action on December 10 to kick off the home basketball season.