09/01/2026
PLAYER SPOT LIGHT #42 Terence Cato
This week we were able to sit down and talk with long time Austin Bat Terence Cato, to see what it means to be a Bat. Cato has been with the Bats since 2015 and plays PF and center. Through this spot light we are able to see what is most important for Cato and what he see for the Bats in the next season to come!
When asked what is the best advice he has ever received he states:
“You’re never gonna play a perfect game.- Just keep playing. Basketball’s never perfect. Just keep playing. You might have a bad game, but just keep playing.”
The season can be a lot, so when asked what keeps him motivated, he expressed:
“Man, because the Bats is like a family. Miss Leticia is like everybody’s mom. -it’s like a big family, and it’s hard to go away from it because I’m one of the oldest players. Last year I was really done playing, but it’s hard to because it’s like a family. -Miss Leticia made the Bats feel like one big family. I love it, and I love her for that.”
Playing for so long, we wondered where it all started, he stated:
“Oh, when I was little, I started playing basketball when I was eight. I’m from South Austin, and I used to go to Montopolis Rec every day after school. I just got the love for it because I met most of my friends through basketball. So yeah, just being young and going to the rec and seeing how basketball brought people together. So I just loved it from the day I laid eyes on it. So ever since I was eight, I’ve been playing basketball.”
We appreciate your time Cato, and we can’t wait to see whats in store next season! 🦇🦇
