The Mason sisters—Tatiana and Nyla—have grown up around basketball. Their dad, Chet Mason, who was Mr. Ohio Basketball, played for the Cavaliers in the NBA and is a two-time Olympic gold medal coach of the USA U17 National Team, began inspiring them with his love of the game, shared by their mother Yahaira who played in high school as well.
Tatiana, a sophomore at Brush High School, describes her game as “aggressive” and “strong.” She shows that on both sides of the court. In the Arcs’ last game against Laurel, Tatiana put up a double-double with 22 points and 20 rebounds. She led the way for her team, something she’s done all season.