Garrett Swanson ‘14 Recruiting Profile

Personal Statement

I played my freshman year at Idaho State University (2011/12) then redshirted at Marquette University (2012/13) and then played as a redshirt sophomore at Casper College in Wyoming in 2013/14. I have 2 years of NCAA eligibility left and now qualify for the 4-2-4 transfer rule. I averaged 10.5 ppg and 7 rpg while shooting 53% from 3 point range in conference play at Casper. I shot 80% from the free throw line in conference. I had 18 assists with only 12 turnovers in 21 min per game.  (you tube video of 2013/14)  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6Jvd_HsXxc I will be eligible to play NCAA D1 in 2014/15 and 15/16 seasons. http://stats.njcaa.org/sports/mbkb/2013-14/div1/players/garrettswansont89s4 transfer rule because I have my AA degree at Casper and I have already completed over 60% of my credits toward my 4 year degree. I just got a 3.63 in my last semester at Casper. I redshirted at Marquette University with coach Buzz Williams in 2012/13. I want to play basketball for a great school and earn a degree in psychology and eventually a doctorate degree. I averaged 21 points per game in high school as a senior and 9 rebounds per game shooting 46% from 3. As a freshman at Idaho State University my coach was let go midway through the season so after the season I was fortunate to transfer to Marquette where I got to work with the best of the best.  I played in 19 NCAA Division 1 basketball games in 2011-12 as a true freshman I averaged 4 ppg and 2 rpg in 13 minutes pg. I have gained over 20+ pounds of solid muscle and gained a lot of quickness and speed working hard at Marquette. I have learned what it really means to play hard and physical while at Marquette. I would love to use my skills for a D1 team that needs them. I want to play at the highest level that I can and help my team win.

links to Casper star tribune articles

http://trib.com/sports/college/junior-college-men-s-basketball-casper-college-ends-three-game/article_5aedf017-4f6a-538e-9ada-ca7b70889f0b.html

http://trib.com/sports/college/men-s-junior-college-basketball-casper-college-opens-with-win/article_7584d6a1-0dcd-5e7d-8fba-19762df54728.html

Todd Smith the strength and conditioning coach at Marquette posted this on facebook;
What can a young man accomplish in the weight room during 8 months of a basketball season?
+2 inches in Vertical Jump
3.32sec to 3.18sec in the 25yard dash
4.62 sec to 4.45sec in the Pro-Agility Shuttle
+13 reps on Chin-Ups
+44 lbs on Clea...n
+44 lbs on Jerk
+77 lbs on DEEEEEP Squats
+22 lbs on Snatch
+25 lbs on Bench
All while gaining 12lbs and remaining at the same low body fat!!! Good job this year Garrett. I'm proud of you.

Also, I have really worked on my 3 point shooting and it is much improved since Idaho State. I shot 46% from 3 in high school and now have the college range that I lacked as a college freshman.

Casper College stats

http://stats.njcaa.org/sports/mbkb/2013-14/div1/players/garrettswansont89s 
 

http://www.bigskybball.com/2012/04/garrett-swanson-of-idaho-state-granted.html

I would like to continue playing basketball for a solid program and school and help to win games and fulfill my academic goals of becoming a psychologist.

link to my NCAA division 1 2012 highlight video: http://profiles.berecruited.com/cgi-bin/showprofile.pl?action=ShowProfile&section=M&id=607232&movie=38580827 first clip is me blocking Damion Lillard of Weber State and now in the NBA with the Portland Trailblazers.

High School Stats: http://profiles.berecruited.com/athletes/athletics/607232

Marquette http://www.gomarquette.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/swanson_garrett00.html

Idaho State University Stats: http://www.isubengals.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2598&path=mbball

More Idaho State University Stats: http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/57226/garrett-swanson

I led the GSL in scoring: http://www.swxrightnow.com/story/14027038/presley-swanson-lead-gsl-in-scoring