Caleb Pokai '20 Recruiting Profile

I come from a very loving family who have always supported me, the past 2-3 years they have been by my side in my transition from rugby to basketball and have been very helpful in making my college dream a reality. I am the youngest of five brothers and sisters and have been raised to be respectful, helpful and polite. I believe I am very mature for my age and am very different from most other boys my age. I am very set on my goals and when I want something I’ll do whatever it takes to go and get it. I am very competitive and love sports, I was raised playing rugby but over the last few years have developed a love and passion for basketball. I am very dedicated and hungry to keep improving as a basketball player and make my dreams a reality. Although I haven’t been dribbling a ball since I could walk I have still developed and improved into a very good basketball player and one of the best in my region. Sparking a lot of attention because I came from nowhere and started playing better than kids who have been playing their whole lives. This is definitely a reflection of my personality and how I always strive to be the best no matter what it is. Although I still have a lot to improve on I can only think about how good I can become in the future with the right coaching and exposure. It also helps that I have a natural athletic ability and quickly learnt the game of basketball. I bring a lot of fire and hustle to teams and am a natural scorer, I credit myself on my three point shooting and rebounding especially for my height. I am a strong player and am always happy to do the dirty work in order to win. This year I have graduated from my Australian high school and am currently representing Gold Coast for basketball as the starting point Guard/shooting guard. I am learning a lot more about the game and gaining a lot more experience, and with time I will be ready for the college experience and I believe I am capable of dominating in the next level with the current rate that I am travelling at.