Chris Mate '27 Recruiting Profile

Ever since I was a young boy I had a passion for basketball. I did whatever I could to get better. I grew up with the game. Most of my early life was spent outside practicing or playing rec. When I was 12 I decided I wanted to play this game for the rest of my life. Everyday you can find me in the gym or at my house playing basketball, rain or shine. Some kids are too lazy to put the work in, but I know what it takes. Blood, sweat, and tears. I’ve given up my life for this game and that’s what I’m going to continue to do. Right now I play for DTX and team IMBK. My DTX coach is coach Dave Taylor. My IMBK coach is coach Alfonso Smith. I can safely say both coaches have good things to say about me, but I also have my flaws. That’s what I work on everyday. You could be the greatest player in the world but if your not out there putting your time and sweat into the game, someone else will eventually be better than you. To whoever reads this know that I’m ready to do whatever it takes to be on your team. I eat, sleep, and breathe basketball and nobody’s gonna stop me from becoming my best.