Ezekiel Stallworth ‘21 Recruiting Profile

Personal Statement

Hi Coach

My name is Ezekiel Stallworth and I am a 6'5"  Point / Shooting guard.  I am currently playing at the International Sports Academy in Cleveland, Ohio since January 2021.  I played my High School Basketball at Scots College, New Zealand on an Athletic Basketball Scholarship.  I am 18 years old and am passionate about Basketball.  I have trained with the New Zealand Basketball Academy for the last seven years.  I have a dual citizenship both USA and New Zealand.

I have been travelling to Las Vegas every July since 2013 to play in prominent Basketball Tournaments.  This is so that I can measure myself against some of the best USA players in my age grade.  I use these Tournaments to see what I need to work on when I return to New Zealand.

My father was a Professional Basketball player and McDonalds All American in the 80's and played for Long Beach Poly High School.  My mother also played for New Zealand in Touch Football.  My parents support my goal of playing  Basketball at the highest level.  I was a gym rat from a very young age following my father and this is where I learnt to put in the hard work.  I would love to experience playing College ball in packed stadiums like he did, as I enjoy the hype and the pressure of playing in the big games. 

Sporting Achievements

2021

ISA vs Hargrave Military Academy 2/5/21 - 13ppg, 8rpg, 2apg, 3spg

ISA vs Morton College 3/20/2021 - 7ppg, 8rpg, 6apg, 3spg, 3bpg

2020

Australia and New Zealand junior basketball prospect tracker - Ranked 14^th in Australian Pick & Roll for Class of 2021 and 1^st for New Zealand.   https://pickandroll.com.au/australia-and-new-zealand-junior-basketball-prospect-tracker/  "A clear D1 talent with pro size and athleticism.  Impressive, compact shooting form and can make good reads off drives.  Considerable 2 way upside."

• College Sports Wellington –Secondary School Basketball.  Top points scorer - 246 points, 30.75ppg


• Scots College Senior Basketball team – 30.75ppg,  8rppg,  4.6apg,  0.8bpg


• Scots College Senior Basketball team - MVP


• 2^nd place College Sports Wellington –  Scots College Senior Basketball team


• 2^nd place Mel Bennett Basketball Tournament – 8 top ranked High School teams  27ppg,  8.1rppg,  3.1apg,  1.0


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2019

• FIBA Oceania Qualifiers U17’s New Zealand Representative – placed 2nd


• Basketball New Zealand U17’s Representative


• Secondary School Nationals – ranked in Top 20 Scorers, 22ppg


• Wellington Junior Sports Person of the Year – nominee


• 2^nd place College Sports Wellington Premier League - Scots College Senior Basketball


• New Zealand Basketball Academy - Big Foot Live – Las Vegas, USA 10^th Grade 14ppg


• New Zealand Basketball Academy - Big Time – Las Vegas, USA  10^th Grade Invitational  16ppg

We played against Lebron James "Strive for Greatness" in the BIg Time tournament.  I scored 10 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 block. Overall I was the 2nd leading scorer for our New Zealand Basketball Academy 10th Grade team in the Big Foot Live and Big Time Tournament.  

2018

• NBA Basketball without Borders, Asia Camp.  One of four players selected to represent New Zealand.


• New Zealand National U17’s Tournament team


• New Zealand Nationals U17’s – 1^st place  24ppg


• 3^rd place College Sports Wellington Premier League - Scots College Senior Basketball


• Scots College Senior Basketball team – MVP


• New Zealand Basketball Academy – Fab 48, Las Vegas, USA 9^th Grade 17ppg


• New Zealand Basketball Academy - Big Foot Hoops, Las Vegas Live, USA 9^th Grade 15ppg

I have represented in other sports and was the New Zealand National Sprint Champion for 100 and 200 mtr in 2013 and placed 2nd in the New Zealand National High Jump in 2015.  I have represented in Schoolboy rugby holding the record for the most tries scored in a season.  

I am a very competitive player with a strong work ethic and will do whatever is needed for our team to win.   I would give a 100% to any team that I am selected for.

I have been fortunate in giving back to our community through coaching and mentoring youth grades through our Basketball Club and whilst attending the NBA Basketball Academy in India was able to coach alongside NBA players in the Indian communities.

I am looking to pursue a career in Sports Management and Marketing as I am very interested in what goes on behind the sports scene.

I would like to thank you for the opportunity and taking the time to look at my profile.

regards

Ezekiel Stallworth