Denali Pinto '18 Recruiting Profile

Basketball has greatly helped mold me into the person I am today through what the sport has taught me about dedication, trust, teamwork, and work-ethic in life as well as in academics. I know that by challenging myself in the classroom and on the court I can strive to become the best student-athlete that I can be.

I was so proud to win the Fairview High School Girls Basketball Fox Hole Award my freshman and junior years, an award voted on by my teammates for whom they would want by their side in a battle. This helped me to understand the importance of trust and positivity. My sophomore year, I won the Distinguished Knight award which is given to the player who embodies commitment, dedication, and leadership to the program as determined by my coaches.

Although my passion is basketball, my competitive nature has led me to pursue and excel in other sports. I am a tri-sport athlete, playing volleyball, tennis and basketball (tennis and basketball on varsity), and I was thrilled to win the Colorado State Championship for tennis at #4 doubles my sophomore year.

My goal is to find a college that is a great fit for me academically, socially, and athletically. I love to learn and I especially enjoy my advanced classes in science and math. I love to play basketball and to be on teams with equally motivated and driven players. I believe that I possess the skill, drive, character, and commitment that will allow me to make a positive impact on your basketball program and at your school!