Daria Ruediger '17 Recruiting Profile

First of all I love the sport Basketball. On good days and bad, it never ceases to clear my head. The adrenaline of games and the challenge of practices has drawn me into a full on committed relationship. I have always dreamed of getting a full ride scholarship for a sport, and when my height showed early in age, it was clear that the sport would be basketball. I aspire to be like my cousin, Lauren Beyer. She got a full ride scholarship to UC Davis. My friends describe me as a kind and caring person, but I can't say the same about my opponents. Through adversity I cease to give up or go down without a fight. Defense is my strong point. I a talkative person and defense is where I get to use it. Being 6'2 and having the wingspan of 6'3, blocking shots is one of my favorite parts of defense. The smack of the ball and the cheer of the crowds, always gets my blood pumping. Another one of my strong points is rebounding, I love it. I go after that ball like a bat out of hell when it goes up.

Growing up in the country and on a farm, that's basically as crazy as a zoo, has taught me how to be responsible.  I have always wanted to be a vet. Going to college I hope to pursue that dream at the best school that I can get into.