Personal Statement
I have been playing basketball since I was five years old. Since I first stepped on the court, I have aspired to play at the collegiate and professional level. I know that playing in college is a once in a lifetime opportunity that will change my life and my future.
I have strong ball handling skills, strong physical defense, mental toughness, and high basketball IQ. I have played AAU since the forth grade and was a key contributor in my fifth grade team winning the Virginia State championship. I am a team leader and lead by example while also encouraging my teammates. I am very coachable and assist my coach with leading practices and helping other teammates to succeed. I strive to be the hardest working player and the hardest working recruit you will ever find.
In the classroom, I study hard and maintain a high GPA. I also volunteer at local youth basketball camps. I lived in Japan for three years and have been exposed to a wide range of culture which has put me through challenging situations that I needed to overcome. I was consistently forced outside of my comfort zone. I have developed new attitudes and perspectives that are uniquely my own, not inherited by being born in a certain country. This has helped me cultivate a true global perspective which will help me in the college environment.
I have played at D1 level but circumstances including COVID caused me to need to return home for a year. I am excited to resume my basketball career and play closer to home where I can just enjoy this beautiful game that I love. Any coach that I have ever played for will tell you that I am an unselfish player who only cares about winning, not stats. Give me an opportunity and you will not regret it.
I want to attend a college where I can push myself in the classroom and on the basketball court. I am open to all options and want to ultimately find the right college match at the highest level of competition possible. I hope to become a great role model to all my peers, in my community and make my parents proud. My NCAA Eligibility Center Id is 1602424255.