Luke Mazur '20 Recruiting Profile

    I am a student athlete who thrives in a high pressure atmosphere. I work best when the situation is highly competitive and my team mates are looking for a big play. I am very comfortable in a team environment and consider myself a very coachable player. One of my greatest assets is my court vision which my coaches have complimented me on since childhood. I have the keen ability to see the play before it develops and find the open player to convert the shot. This is something that I feel comes natural to me and adds high value to my skill set as a point guard. 

    Hard work is something that is ingrained in my DNA. I was born and raised into a family that believes and lives the philosophy that "Nothing is given to you, and you must work for everything in life". I have demonstrated this belief throughout high school, being a multi-sport athlete while maintaining and very high GPA. This level of success has demanded a commitment of seven days per week, virtually year round and I enjoyed the extreme effort it required in order to achieve it. 

    Gratitude and appreciation are also qualities that I was raised to believe in and are key components to a happy life. Being thankful for what you have makes you a better person and keeps you positive even when life deals you setbacks. The truth is, there are many people who are less fortunate than you, so being thankful is a way to keep things in perspective for yourself and the situation. This also allows me to never get down on myself no matter the circumstances and I believe I can influence my team mates and their attitudes by demonstrating this in my character. Respect is another value I hold in very high regard. Respect for myself and others and especially for those in authority positions.

    My collegiate aspirations include playing with a team that shares a strong sense of family and a university that values education and supports student athlete academic success in the area of entrepreneurship.