There has been a Fulciniti on the basketball team every season since 2015. Dominic is the last of a trio of brothers who have played for the Lancaster basketball team. Like his brothers (Vito and Gianluca) Dom is helping to elevate the Lancaster program. Last season was a special time for Dom and the Fulciniti family as he was able to share the field and the court with his brother Gianluca. It was made even more special by both the football and basketball team winning Sectional titles.
Dom is a fiery player who brings a lot of passion and competitiveness to the game. On the football field Dom uses his length and reach to be a deadly threat as a WR. With him on the outside catching passes the football team won a fourth straight Sectional title. On the basketball court he uses those same attributes to be a dual threat. Offensively Dom has a long, quick first step that allows him to blow by most defenders and get to the basket. When defenders are lucky enough to stop him from driving he is more than capable of stepping back and knocking down deep 3's. Defensively Dom's wide receiver instincts kick in and he uses his length to get his hands on a lot of opposing passes.
Last season Dom was a key element in helping Lancaster basketball win the Section 6 Class AA title. The chemistry between him and his brother was fun to watch. Dom's competitiveness and hate for losing fueled the team. It also helped them win the Jim Palmer Tournament last year as Dom sank a free throw with 1 second left to win the championship game. This season he is following in both of his brothers footsteps and leading the team in assists, just like they did. His ability to draw in defenders and his court awareness have led to many open baskets for his teammates. Coach Otto said, "He is a very passionate player. He wears his heart on his sleeve and he doesn't like to lose". If Dominic carries that kind of passion with him into his professional career he will accomplish great things.
Here are some questions Dominic answered:
Where are you going to college?
Undecided
What are you majoring in?
Criminal Justice
Favorite sports moment you were involved in?
Winning the Sectional championship against Orchard Park last year.
Favorite sports memory you were NOT involved in?
Watching the Bills win the playoff game to go to the AFC Championship.
What sports moment still leaves a bad taste in your mouth?
The McQuaid football game last year in the FarWest Regionals and having the basketball season cut short last year.
Do you have a pregame ritual?
Just listen to music
Favorite post game meal?
McDonald's
Favorite sports team?
Bills, Angels, Syracuse
Favorite athlete?
D-Rose, Ja Morant
Who wins in a game of 1 on 1, between you and your brothers?
It can go either way depending on the day.
What senior moment do you miss not having experienced because of the pandemic?
Not being able to play in front of our student section.
What is something you learned and will take with you from this pandemic?
You can't take anything for granted.
Who do you look up to the most?
My brothers.
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