Maria Gaffney '16 Recruiting Profile

    My main priorities in life are God, family, and friends, My passion is basketball. I am very dedicated to my studies. Academics are currently a priority because I plan to go to college and major in Biology. My relationship with God is just as Important. My goal is to play Division 1 Basketball at a College or University, however I am open to other opportunities. I strongly believe that anything's possible if you work hard and put in the proper effort to reach your goals.

   I am a 5'8 Small Forward/Guard and can take on many different roles considering I am a hybrid player. Whatever position my coach needs me to play I'm capable. I enjoy the intensity of playing basketball. I'm a player that loves to compete at a high level.

    I've recently been selected to the All Tournament team for the Island Division after participated in a tournament in Charleston, SC. Dec 2014. I am looking forward to accomplishing much more, I am a three year starter, and I have recently been chosen to be a co-captain for the White Knoll High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team. Being team focused, I take pride in my role as co-captain on and off the court.

    I believe I'm a loyal, hardworking Teammate. I believe the game of basketball demonstrates character. I am a player that pushes through close games and leaves everything on the court, I'm not one to settle, I want to be the best at everything I do, because I am not satisfied with good enough. The best will have the mentality to work on their game when no one's watching; that's how you become great. I strive to be the best In the classroom as well as on the court and after I feel like I have reached my goal, I'm going to strive to be even better. There is always room for improvement, and I plan to keep on improving until all my goals have been met.