Personal Statement

I have been playing organized basketball since 4th grade and remember always watching high school basketball games as a kid. I have always aspired to play at the college level. I know only 7% of all high school athletes get to play college level sports so it would a truly amazing opportunity.

I have very strong defensive skills, mental strength, and high basketball IQ. I am a great team leader and always try to fill any roles the team needs. I always put the teams needs first over my own. I am very coach able and will always take the extra time to do something right rather than rush through and cut corners. I always strive to be the hardest working player on the team and the hardest playing player on the court. 

I train my basketball skills year round, playing for AAU teams, summer leagues, and fall leagues to prepare for the season. During the off season I strive to build muscle, gain performance, and improve ball handling and shooting skills while also building my basketball IQ. These all apply to my desire to improve my skills as much as possible with every minute available.

In the classroom I give the same effort as on the court. I study hard and maintain a high GPA. I have been one of the top performers of my class for many years and my teachers say I have a bright future. I have achieve high honor roll year after year. I have also been in several leadership groups and community volunteer groups to help my school and community.

I would love the opportunity to prove myself on the court and in the classroom at a college that challenges me in both ways. I will always put fourth my full effort and i hope to become a great role model to all my peers.