Langara Falcon taking flight and getting closer to NBA dream
Cameron Vaughn determined to advance to the pros
By MILENA BAAK
Langara Falcon’s top scoring basketball player is putting in the extra work to get closer to his NBA dream.
First-year Langara Falcon Cameron Vaughn said he is taking the necessary steps in his bid for a pro career with the help of his family.
“My dad is a huge part of all of my brothers that played,” said Vaughn, who also calls him his “fake agent.”
Growing up in New Hope, Minnesota, Vaughn started playing sports, particularly football, at a very young age. But after witnessing an act of gun violence during a practice when he was five years old, the American-born decided to abandon football in favour of playing an indoor sport.
Vaughn takes inspiration from his older brother, Rashad Vaughn, who plays professional basketball.
“Seeing his work ethic and seeing him enjoy his fruits after he put the hard work in, made me hungry,” said Vaughn.
The older Vaughn was the 17th overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft selected by the Milwaukee Bucks and went on to play for the Brooklyn Nets and Orlando Magic in 2018.
He now plays in the Greek Basketball League.
Promising talent
Falcons men’s head coach Cassidy Kannemeyer said that he recognizes Vaughn’s potential to advance his career in a professional level and his determination to make his dreams a reality.
“He’s got tremendous speed and agility,” said Kannemeyer.
Kannemeyer said that because Vaughn has at least another year to play for the Falcons, it can help his consistency at both ends of the court.
“He can put up winning numbers and win games,” said Kannemeyer. “He can do it, he just got to work hard in it.”
Owen Jones, the team captain, said Vaughn is a dedicated player who has the potential to make it far in his career.
“Out of the players I’ve had he’s definitely one of the best, and that means a lot because I’ve played with a lot of good players,” said Jones.
Although Vaughn may not be vocal in their team huddles, Jones said that his commitment to himself and to the team shows by “working on his game and getting shots up and trying to be the best version of himself.”
Smart play-making
Jacob Francia, a third-year Falcons player, said that he has noticed a difference in the team since Vaughn joined.
“He just brings a different style of play,” said Francia.
Francia said Vaughn’s dream to go pro with his skills is attainable with the right training and consistency.
“It’s definitely in his bloodline,” said Francia.
Vaughn is taking a degree in business administration.
“Education is the most important thing, but my life is basketball,” Vaughn said.
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