SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Recent Kickapoo graduate Vincent Mhire might have been known locally for his skills on the basketball court, but he is even better known in sports media.
Just a few years after picking up a professional camera for the first time, he now boasts over 40 thousand followers on Instagram (vinnyflics) and creates hype videos for nearly every high school in the Springfield area. It all started with an injury called mallet finger.
"So I was going to be out for the next three months. And in that time, especially during the summer, there's these things called AIU tournaments. They're basketball, like summer leagues for high school players and stuff like that," Mhire said. "All my friends were in those and I couldn't play. So, I decided to go and like, just go with them to those tournaments. And I don't know what caused me to do this, but I started filming videos on my phone."
Mhire as he works a golf tournament in the United Kingdom in May of this year.
After realizing he had a true passion and some skill for videography, he leaned into building his brand. All while continuing to keep up his grades and play basketball, something that he feels gives him extra insight.

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