Eli Van Haren '22 Recruiting Profile

My name is Eli Van Haren, and I attend St. George's School in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. I've been playing basketball for over five years and have continued to grow stronger and improve my game each year. My older brother played basketball as well which influenced my love of the game. I've always been good at supporting those around me, and I have learned, especially by playing this game, that my role is to not only excel and do well, but also to help my teammates strive to do their very best.  I've also learned that no matter the challenge, I am motivated to persevere and succeed. My studies are important to me and I continue to strive to do well through high school and into my post-secondary years. 

I’ve been fortunate to have been recognized for my efforts on the court. In grade 8, I was chosen as the first tournament All-Star player in the provincial games. As a freshman, I played up, joining the junior varsity team and was recognized as Player of the Game during the provincial semi-finals. In the finals, our team came back strong after being down late in the game to win the school’s 1^st junior varsity provincial championship in over a decade, so I was proud to have been part of this historical win.