COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Coach Vic's Corner is a weekly series featuring interviews with some of Central Ohio's greatest basketball players in history. Coach Victor Dandridge talks with some of Ohio's legends on the hardwood.

Today I present an interview with a player that is the most dominant Northland Viking ever. The incomparable Jared Sullinger.

What is the greatest game you can recall from your high school career?

 It was against Brookhaven High School at Brookhaven in my freshman year. I had the flu. Nothing like Michael Jordan (LOL) but I was sick! I ended up with 23 points and 27 rebounds. The energy in that Brookhaven vs Northland rivalry was incredible because the schools were extremely close and this win virtually ensured us our first City League North Championship in a long time.

Who was the best opponent you ever faced in high school?

The toughest player I ever faced in high school was Chris Johnson of Brookhaven. His energy was untouchable. As small as he was he was also very smart and strong as hell for his size.

Who was the hardest person for you to guard individually?

Hardest person I ever had to guard was hands down Josh Smith! His size (6’10” 350 lbs) his strength was crazy. I couldn’t overpower him and he was good enough to move his feet well and he had length.

Who was the toughest defender for you personally?

The best player/team that guarded me was Oak Hill Academy. Coach Steve Smith put a triangle and two on me and I couldn’t move without a body being on me. I also was playing while recovering from having my nose broken the week before.

Is there a particular play or moment from high school that you can recall like it was yesterday?

The one play that I remember that will stick with me is during my first City League Championship game we ran an out of bounds lob play to me. Devon Moore threw it in the front of the rim, I caught it and dunked it on the side. It was crazy because the people in that game went crazy!!!!

What was your signature move in high school?

My go to move was the drop step to the left shoulder jump hook. I learned it from the best, my brother Julian! I also paid attention to Mellle Cornley with the way he leg whipped people in high school.

If you could change anything from your high school days what, if anything would that be?

I would change the type of student I was in the class room. I made the biggest mistake by not taking school seriously and it cost us a big time game against Westerville South.

What would you change about today’s High School game?

Without hesitating I would say add a shot clock. We are behind in Ohio not playing with a shot clock. All over the world people are with the shot clock. I t would speed up the game and stop people from holding the ball.

In the prime of your high school career how would you fare against today’s top high schoolers?

In the prime of my career I would fare pretty well. These guys play with their athleticism. I think I would outsmart them. Growing up I watched and learned from so many people! I was always playing in open gyms at The Hoop with Tihon Johnson, George Reese, Terrance Dials, Drew Lavender, Brandon Foust, Anthony Kent, Kenny Greggory, Chris Quinn, Ron Lewis, Chris Dunn, my borther JJ and many many more! So I learned all my tricks from these guys.

What advice would you give to today’s high school players?

Constantly keep learning and bettering yourself and your all-around game. This game is not all about getting buckets. But you gotta learn the total game!