My name is Mamadou Barry and I am sixteen years old. Right now I'm a sophmore at the High School for Law and Public Service. Basketball in more ways than one is what has motivated me throughout my life in my pursuit to becoming a better person in school, on the court, and in life general. I have a deep desire to not only play basketball at a high level but to use the opportunities I get with playing the game to take care of my family and develop into a world leader. I appreciate the process of hard work and one thing that I can say about myself is that I have an excellent work ethic. I'm surely going to bring this same work ethic to whoever gives me a chance to play this sport on higher level and while I understand the competetive nature of basketball I have always pushed through and will continue to do so. This game really means a lot to me and ill be grateful to whoever grants me the opportunity to keep doing what I love to do.