Collegiate competition is the marker that makes good athletes into greats. And with the NCAA Championship starting this week, everyone is interested in knowing which high school stalwarts will be joining the competition next year. And for ace sprinter Quincy Wilson, this discussion is even more sweltering.

With him being one of the biggest superstars to emerge from the high school circuit in recent years, it’s not a surprise. The youngster has been breaking records ever since he came on the scene. To top it all off, Wilson led Team USA to the 4x400m rally at the Paris Olympics. Since then, every major powerhouse has been trying to recruit the whiz kid.

In an interview with Citius Mag, the sprinter made it clear what he needs from his future college. The youngster who will be returning to action in the coming days wants college to be like high school. And those who know what he has achieved in his three years in high school know that we can expect greatness in the coming days.

Breaking records like anything, high school was when the world understood the greatness of Wilson. And with multiple records to his name, like the indoor and outdoor 400m for U-18, he looks to expand upon that. When asked what his current decision is, the 17-year-old replies. “I’m in my junior year right now, so I’m still deciding.”

But Quincy Wilson has mentioned what he ideally expects from his future college. Quincy is someone who wants to take education and his track and field ventures hand in hand.

Quincy Wilson’s key priorities for choosing a college

Quincy mentions the importance of a coach. He mentions, “I’m looking for a coach who can coach me, a great academic program, a great athletic program, and a team I can bond with.” Wilson mentions that he wants to make the same kind of bonds in college as in high school. And being part of one of the nation’s premier schools, that’s no surprise.

The Bullis native continues, “Anything that my high school team has, I’m hoping that correlates with my college team. That’s what I’m really looking for.” And it’s no surprise with all the success he has achieved with his current coach, Joe Lee. Wilson understands the role of a good coach in the life of an athlete. And moving forward, he wants to have a similar mentor.

Wilson also mentions the importance of a good academic program. He wants to be part of a program that is not solely focused on the athletics part but rather the academics part as well. As part of the Bullis School in Potomac, Maryland, he has mentioned that he wants to focus on both education and sports.

Unlike many athletes, Quincy Wilson will not skip college and wants to pursue further education. This is a major decision-maker for his college choice. With such intelligence and long-term vision, the high-school junior is well set to make his mark in the athletics world. That is, if he already hasn’t made it.