Andrew Wilken '18 Recruiting Profile
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3 Point Shooting,...Personal Statement
When I was in third grade, my dad set up basketball hoop in the back of his warehouse. The day he set it up, I shot for over 6 hours straight. My dad told me a story about how Larry Bird shot 1,000 shots every day, so I made a goal to do the same. In 7th grade, I won the Northwestern Camp free throw contest by making 96 out of 100. In 8th grade, I passed the 1,000,000 shot mark. I have a goal of shooting 180,000 shots this fall before the season starts and have shot 42,000 in the last four weeks.
Goals are a big part of my life. I am self-driven. My goals aren’t just basketball though. Two years ago I wanted to learn how to solve the Rubik's cube. After watching YouTube videos and a lot of practice, I can solve multiple types of cubes and can solve the Rubik's cube in under 30 seconds. About a year ago, I decided to learn how to play the piano (using internet videos). I can now play songs like the theme to Pirates of the Caribbean. I also have academic goals (getting a 4.0 and a 30 ACT score) which I am very close to achieving.
I broke my left hand during my freshman season. During that time I played ten games, only missing one game and no practices. Last year during the school season, I dislocated my shooting hand with eight games to go. Again, I did not miss any practice or any games (although, my shooting percentage did drop quite a bit). These obstacles were discouraging, but I think they create toughness that can help me in college.
I would love to play basketball at a college that has a good engineering program. I have been playing club ball for ten years. I have a high basketball IQ and strong fundamentals. I generally play PG in club ball and SG in school ball. I believe I would be a good fit for the right college program.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- Varsity Starter
- 2 years
- 2018 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #3
- 2017 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #3
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-District
Team Awards
- Conference 3rd Place
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 2 seasons
- 2017 Kingdom Hoops
- Kingdom Hoops, 2015-2017, Multiple coaches
- 2014 All Iowa Attack
- All Iowa Attack, 2008-2015, Multiple coaches
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Paul Selindh
- Club Director
- Jake Sullivan
- Private Coach
- Rich Borgos
Additional Sports
- Cross Country
- 1 year
- Varsity Team
- Varsity runner for state-qualifying Ballard High School cross country team as freshman.
Statistics
| Statistic | 2018 Varsity Team | 2017 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|
| Points/Game | 18.5 | 19.4 |
| Season High Points | 27 | 30 |
| Rebounds/Game | 3 | 2.7 |
| Season High Rebounds | 6 | 6 |
| Assists/Game | 3.1 | 2.3 |
| Season High Assists | 5 | 7 |
| Steals/Game | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| Blocks/Game | 0 | 0.1 |
| Field Goal Pct. | 49 | 48 |
| Free Throw Pct. | 72 | 79 |
| 3 Point FG's | 18 | 39 |
| 3 Point FG Pct. | 38 | 36 |
| Games Played | 13 | 22 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
NoAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. EnglishRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
NoAwards and Activities
- AwardsAcademic All-Conference, National Honor Society (Treasurer), Honor Roll
- ActivitiesChoir, Volunteer for Shepherds College for special needs students
Top NCSA Athletes at Ankeny Christian Academy
Top NCSA Athletes in Area
