Ava Verner '17 Recruiting Profile

I have been playing all sports all my life.  I am  very athletic, competitive, strong and love to win.  In my sophomore year it all crystallized into one sport - basketball.  I love to play power forward and I love the game.  I was All-District this year, with stats in the top three - five for steals, assists, rebounds and charges.  Offensively I am now dependable for 8-12 points a game and my shooting is constantly improving. 

I have always been an extremely strong defensive player and my coaches can confirm that the opponent's scoring noticeably drops when I'm in.  I see that as my first job and I always do my job.  In my senior year I also came on strong offensively.  I now have a really good mid-game, a consistent 10-12 foot jumper and a 75% layup percentage.  If I miss and I am fouled and can hit 75% of my foul shots.  I love the teamwork in the game whether assisting or celebrating with the teammate that shot me a pass under the boards so I could score.  I also really enjoy a good fight for possession and coming up with the ball.  I recognize that I need more polish on my ball handling and a bit more finesse in quick moves to the hoop.  I will be working hard over the summer on these parts of my game. 

I am a strong student and am thinking of writing, architecture or medicine - not yet sure.  But I do know I have to play ball in college regardless.  It's in my blood.  I know that I will be a strong, reliable player and can rise to any level depending on the needs of the team and demands of my coaches.