Doruk Ozyurt ‘20 Recruiting Profile

Personal Statement

My name is Doruk Özyurt.I’m 17 years old and I’m from Istanbul,Turkey. Me and my family are living in  Plano,Texas. I’ve started playing basketball when i was 6 years old and i ‘ve fallen love with the game.I was playing soccer at the same time so it was hard to choose which sport I’m going to concentrate on.After I’ve got selected to the all star team on our league, I’ve chosen to play basketball professionally and keep my educational career on balance.My gpa is 3.0 out of 4 in Turkey which is not good enough and I’m confident and determined about raising my grade point average.I know I can do better and I will do better in Plano/Frisco.The opportunities that are given to me are so valuable because I’ve had parents that were taking me to practice anytime I want.I’m going to Liberty High School in Frisco,Texas and my academic goal is to make my grades higher.I’ve had many obstacles but I overcame them in the right way and that even made me stronger.My unique charasterics or skills are I’m very patient on the court and I don’t get angry easily and that makes me think positive and play positive. I listen to my coaches carefully and I understand them in the right way so I apply what coaches say to me on the court.