Brayden Bartels '22 Recruiting Profile

I have loved playing basketball ever since I can remember.  My Dad likes basketball and always encouraged me.  I remember playing in my first YMCA league when I was six.  Through playing basketball I have learned a lot about myself like being willing to work hard and push myself.  When we moved to Dallas I played against better competition and was discouraged because I didn’t do as well as I thought I could.  But I loved basketball so much and just couldn’t imagine not playing so I keep practicing and working to get better.

My friends and family have really influenced the person I am today.  My parents have taught me how to grow up and mature.  My Mom has homeschooled me my whole life and is a great teacher.  My Dad taught me how to work hard, especially with basketball.  I have had to move four times in my life from Iowa to Florida to Texas to Pennsylvania.  Each time I used basketball to make new friends and fit in.  I met my best friend Jordan in Orlando when I was just five years old.  Even though our family moved away we have remained great friends.  He and I both have high goals and push each other to do better. 

My top academic goal for high school is to get a 4.0 GPA all four years.  I want to get a college degree in business because you can do a lot of different things with that degree.  I also want to learn more about technology.

I'm looking for a program that will be a great fit for me with basketball and academics.  I believe I have the talent to compete on the college level and the competitiveness, energy and loyalty to help the team and program reach its potential.