Alec Diaz '18 Recruiting Profile

    Ever since 8th grade I was cut from the middle school roster, this was around the time I first started playing basketball. From there I grew a passion, a love for the game of basketball. My grandfather, who passed away a couple years back told me if you wanna be good at something you have to practice, practice,and practice. I have never forgotten those words and ever since I worked my tail off. Spent hours and hours in the gym or outside when I was not able to get in the gym. Getting better every single day with a chip on my shoulder to show the coaches I am better and I can do this. Making the team the following year for my high school junior varsity team and ever since I never backed down, working my way up.

   Now my junior year in high school, shaking in excitement to step out on the court as a varsity player. To get noticed and try to be what I set out to be, a college basketball player, and then follow my dreams to make it to the NBA. I feel from what I have been through in my life, not knowing my dad and being raised by my single mother, made me grow up faster than most kids taking a leadership role in my house, over my younger brother and sister. Which I believe it translates on the court. I feel like I'm easy to talk to and a leader on and off the court. I love seeing other people happy. I am a caring individual, who enjoys being a good person to others. My biggest thing is trust, if I trust you I will give you the world. On the court, I feel I put out all the emotions, that are bottled up in me. Of course in a controlled manner, because of the love I have for the game. I am a very competitive person, I go at you anywhere from sprinting down the court in suicides, to out shooting you when getting shots up. I just feel when you add competitive nature to what you do, it gets you better and the person you're going against better mentally and physically, which is key in practice. I believe to bring out the dog in you once game time comes. Academically, I am not a problem. As focused as I am in basketball, it is equally so in school. My mom is big on that and does not play. I feel it motivates me because I know all she wants is for me to be better than her and have a blessed life.

   I feel I could be a great candidate for any team. I still have 2 years, as I am starting my junior season now. My stats and film will be posted after this season. Unfortunately, I have no past film.  Last thing, I know I'm undersized as a 5'9 point guard, 5'11 with shoes. I'm hoping and praying that I will grow before I graduate. But lets also keep in mind, that Nate Robinson was a successful point guard at 5'9. My heart for the game is greater than my height and I promise any coach would not regret there decision.

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