Jalon Lewis '15 Recruiting Profile

My ultimate dream is to play basketball at the professional level, whether it be in the NBA or overseas.  I love the game of basketball and I want to be around it no matter what!  I have worked hard to earn a scholarship so that I can find the college & basketball program that will help me improve my skills, intellect and grow as a man.  I will be an asset to that program because I know I was anointed to do this and will not let anything or anyone stop me from my dream.  Since my freshman year, I have trained at 5 AM every morning (including school days) to work on my skills and body so that I can be the best. I have sacrificed many things socially so that I can achieve my dream.  My sophomore year, I broke my ankle the 2nd game of the season and again 4 months later (during AAU). I did not let it stop me. I worked through the injury both times, including working out in chairs because I was determined to make it back.  It has been less than a year since the surgery and I am getting stronger everyday. My confidence is soaring, my quickness has returned, and my ball handling and shot improved because it was all i could do while healing.  I have had a strong spring/summer with my AAU and HS teams, and I am looking to explode my senior year.

I am the son of two teachers so academics and knowledge are important to me.  I want to earn a degree in sports management or broadcasting so that I will always be involved in the game of basketball in some capacity.  I have a 3.8 gpa and I am ranked 7th in my graduating class. I want the college that signs me to know they are getting the total package.