Personal Statement
My name is Erin Jones from the Richland High School in Richland, Mississippi. I am a very respectful young man on and off the court. You will never see me not giving my all in the class room and or on the court. I have good relationships with all my coaches and my teachers. I am constanly lifting everyone around me up making them better athletes and better people. In the classroom, I push to get A's and B's and strive to maintain good academic standards. I understand the importance of education and hard work.
In the 2019-20 basketball season, I started on varsity as the starting point guard and shooting guard as a sophomore. I am very knowledgeable of the game and a demonstrate leadership. What sets me apart from other athletes , I am a 6'3 versatile shooting guard that got court vision, IQ , and ball handling skills as a point guard. Also, I can easily play all the positions from the point guard to the power forward. With my height and court vision, it allows me to be an excellent passer. I usually create mismatches in the point guard position because of my height and wing span. Possess the abiity to create my own shots off the dribble, and pose an offensive threat on and off the ball. Defensively, I can pick up anyone full court staying in front of defender. With my quickness and determination, I am able to get a lot of steals, rebounds, blocks and transition bucket.
My short-term goal is to play college basketball and have a prominent college career. I want a basketball scholarship to help my parents pay for tuition and continuing my love for the game. My education, basketball talent and attitude can take me any where. Basketball is one of my gifts from God. I believe that the talent and the passion that I have for the game can take me anywhere in the world to play college basketball. And, it can take me even further if I work hard and just play the game I love.
