Stephen Billig '21 Recruiting Profile

I've been playing basketball since I was 4 years old.  As long as I can remember, I've had a basketball in my hands.  I just finished my Junior year on the Sherwood  HS Varsity basketball team as the starting Shooting Guard.   I was the second leading scorer on the team (PPG -13) and the leading 3 point shooter.  

 My ultimate goal is to play college basketball. 

I play year-around basketball,  currently on the AAU Handles Sports Travel Team in Maryland/DC/Virginia area.  In 2018, our Handles Team  completed the 15U Spring Big Shots Circuit in Richmond, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, West Virginia and Maryland.  I was fortunate to lead the league in made three point field goals in all 5 events and was in the top 3 in overall scoring and free throws.  Please see the Big Shots website for more information (www.bigshots.net).  During the event in West Virginia - one of the Big Shots Directors tweeted: "2021 Handle Sports VA #0 Stephen Billig shoots it better than anyone in the state of VA, has lead the BIGSHOTS circuit in total 3's made in Richmond, DC, Philadelphia and now here in WV.  Will emerge as a top recruit".  Most recently during the Maryland Tournament: "Stephen Billig (@BilligHoops) 2021 was on fire once again, shooter, has been lighting it up all year at #BigShots, another strong performance, Ivy Leagues & Big South - keep an eye out".  

In 2019, I led the AAU 16U Big Shots West Virginia Tourney (3 games) in PPG (26.7). 3 point field goals made (17) and made free throws (13).  In the Big Shots Myrtle Beach Live I and II Tournament, I was in the top four in scoring in both events (16.7 and 18.3) and top 2 in made 3 point field goals (9 and 11).        

I've posted the Handles 2020 AAU  Spring/Summer Tournament schedule on the NCSA website.    

My greatest strengths on the floor include my basketball IQ, ball handling, free throw and 3 point shooting.  I tend to always have the ball in my hands at the end of games, many times at the free throw line.  We are a 'sports' family - so I think that's how I've been able to increase by athletic IQ - on and off the court.  I've been a straight 'A' student my entire life and anticipate straight 'A's in honors and AP classes at my high school.  I believe I'm a Team Leader on the floor as I normally play point or shooting guard.  Most of my coaches allow me to call plays or change defenses and I like to lead by example.  I always encourage and help my teammates.  I'm very coachable, in fact - I volunteer to help coach younger age groups within our travel programs.  The past two summers,  I have worked for the Dan Harwood Basketball camp in Maryland, I plan on continuing in this role throughout my high school years.   I want to attend a college that will match my academic level but also give me a chance to play basketball at the highest level.