08/18/2026
PLAYER SPOT LIGHT: #21 AUSTIN COX
This week we got to sit down with Austin Cox, who plays small forward for the Austin Bats, to talk about what it’s like to be on the Bats! Playing all over the world and playing in the ABA for 5 years, this last season was Austin’s second year with the Bats. We were able to see what he imagines for the Austin Bats, and how he became the player that he is today.
When asked about the best quality of the Bats and how the team differs than most ABA teams he expressed:
“The best quality that I find in the bats is our willingness to be professional and to take this seriously. -As we know, this is a professional league, the ABA. Everyone shows up with the passion they played with, and the heart that they have for the team, and just wanted to make the Austin community proud. So I believe we achieved that last year, and we’re looking to do it again this year.”
After being asked what keeps him motivated to keep playing even though everyday life has a demanding routine he responds:
“What keeps me motivated is just my love for the game. If you love basketball, you love basketball. That’s all I can really say. And people who love basketball know we’re gonna play until the wheels fall off. So regardless if we’re being paid, regardless if we’re paying to go play, whether it’s Ghost Gym, or just anywhere, it’s a little bit gonna keep you going.”
While discussing his development with basketball he expressed important advice he received that he uses on the court everyday;
“Well, it’s pretty simple, but just be yourself. -A lot of people want you to say or do things their way, but I’m not a person who was raised to conform to others. And when you’re safe and you believe in yourself, it’s really not a hard thing to do. So just being myself and not letting anybody shape me or define who I am.”
We appreciate the time Austin has given us and can’t wait to see him play more with the Bats!! 🦇🦇!!
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