Nathan Dunlop '20 Recruiting Profile

I started playing basketball when I was 3 years old and it has always been my favorite sport.  I first played organized basketball on the Middle School team while in 3rd grade.  I had become a pretty good shooter and I have played against older players for my entire school career and also in the AAU every year.  I have a lot of confidence in my shot and I always want the ball at the end of the game when the outcome is on the line.  In 6th and 7th grade I had difficulties getting playing time on my AAU teams because the other kids were taller, quicker, older and played better defense.  It was frustrating for me and I had to work really hard to get better.  Then I grew from 5'8" to 6'5" and added weight.  As a freshman on the High School Varsity, I became one of the leaders on the team, both on the court and off.  Coaches and teammates respect my basketball IQ and like the way I conduct myself. 

I hope to play basketball at the college level .  My main goal is to grow and develop as a player and become a part of a team.  I really enjoy a high level of competition and being pushed to be my best.  My academic goals are to make the A/B Honor Roll every year in high school and get a Master's degree in whatever major I finally choose to pursue in college. I know I have to work on my weaknesses and turn them into my strengths.