Dennis Gray, Jr. '16 Recruiting Profile

My collegiate goals are to first attain a full ride to college on either an academic or athletic scholarship.  What sets me apart from most athletes is that I have the skills both on the court and in the classroom.  My mom always told me to have something to fall back on because sports may not always be there, so I find it vitally important to get a good education.  In college, I desire to major in Biochemistry and later do research and study in the field of Animal and Plant sciences or medicine.  After college, I wish to play professional basketball, whether in the NBA, the D-League, or over seas- or conduct my Biochemist research.  I find academics a priority and if my academics are slipping, I will go and get help before I pick up another basketball.  I am dedicated, hardworking, and driven to be and do my best at all I set out to do in life, whether it be basketball, school or family.  Everything in life deserves your all, so why not give it. As a skinny kid from a  small school, I know I have to work twice as hard to earn my success and that's what I pride myself on doing.  "There may be people that have more talent than you, but there's no excuse for anyone to work harder than you." ---- Derek Jeter