Jayden Hardaway '18 Recruiting Profile

   Ever since I was asked "What do you want to be when you grow up," my dream was to be, first a good person, but a future basketball player. Basketball is an extremely essential part of my life. I train for at least 2-3 hours for 6-7 days a week. I also put in extra work with a strength and conditioning coach. I believe that I'll be a great player for a Division 1 college team because I play the game with a high IQ and I can light up the court from anywhere in a hurry. 

   Furthermore, I am raised in a household that preaches that education is just as important as athletics. I have a 3.9 unweighted GPA and a 4.8 GPA. My grades alone prove that I put extra effort not only in basketball, but in the classroom also. Overall, I am a reliable option for a college with an outstanding educational program and with a DI basketball team. 

   My mother was the captain of the number one competitive dance team in the nation at the University of Memphis from 1991-93. My father, Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway, was a 4-time All Star, Rookie of the Year, Olympic basketball player for the NBA from 1993-2008. In conclusion, athleticism and leadership runs through my genes and I believe I can deliver those qualities at the college level.