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Mataya Gayle '23 Recruiting Profile
ClubSoutheast All Stars (Georgia)
Height5'7"
Weight140lbs
Age20
Primary PositionPoint Guard
Secondary PositionShooting Guard
Dominant HandRight
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2022 Spotlight
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2021 Spotlight
2020 HighlightsPersonal Statement
People who know me will say I am an extremely serious competitor and a leader on the court. I am the oldest of ten children in my family, passionate about basketball, track & field, reading, and have been involved in athletics for as long as I can remember.
I am most proud of my remarkable achievements, which include currently ranked among the 3-4 top guards in my class and state of Georgia. I am a 2x Region player of the year, with 1462 points, 348 assists and 296 steals. I’ve helped lead our team to a 55-6 record in 2 seasons finishing in Elite 8 and Final Four vs Westlake.
I also have earned multiple medals and MVP awards for basketball and track, lacrosse, training awards, and breaking school records, in addition to earning a National silver medal at USATF for Pentathalon.
In addition to my sports, I participate in the LIFE youth club at my church, peer mentor, babysitter, and assist as an apprentice basketball and track coach.
My athletic ability and unique experiences, coupled with my notable academics and strong work ethic, will allow me to be an excellent member of any collegiate team.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 4 years
- Varsity Starter
- 4 years
- 2022 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #11
- 2021 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #11
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Region, GACA All-State honoree.
Team Awards
- Regional Champs, Feb/22: Player of the Year Region 7AAAAAA
- 2020 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #11
Individual Awards
- 2nd Team All-State, 1st Team All-County, 7A Player of the Year Feb 2021, 1st Team All-Area, 1st Team All-Region
Team Awards
- GHSA All State 2nd team award 2021, Regional Champs
- 2019 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #11
Individual Awards
- Lady Knights MVP Award 2020, 1st team All-Region Player for 6A, 1st Team All-County, 1st Team All-Region
Team Awards
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 3 seasons
- 2022 Southeast All Stars (Georgia) (Elite Travel )
- Elite PG - Brandon Clay SouthEast All Stars Team 2022
- 2021 FBC Hoopstars (16 AAU)
- Combo Guard
- 2020 FBC Blitz Basketball Club (Travel )
- Starter, combo guard.
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Jason Taylor
- Travel / Club Coach
- Brandon Clay
- Travel / Club Coach
- Rashid Gayle
Events
- Camp/Event
- Brandon Clay Elite 32
- 7/23/22 to 7/25/22
- Camp/Event
- Brandon Clay Summer Invite South
- 7/21/22 to 7/22/22
- Camp/Event
- Nike Tournament of Champions
- 7/10/22 to 7/12/22
- Here is my Nike TOC schedule July 10-12: https://basketball.exposureevents.com/188073/nike-tournament-of-champions/teams/southeast-all-stars-white?divisionteamid=2526554
- Camp/Event
- BC Real Deal Shootout
- 7/09/22 to 7/09/22
- July 9th schedule: https://basketball.exposureevents.com/188199/brandon-clay-real-deal-chicago/teams/southeast-all-stars-white?divisionteamid=2523277
- Camp/Event
- Brandon Clay Real Deal
- 7/08/22 to 7/08/22
- Schedule July 8th: 11am and 3:40pm. Court 1: https://basketball.exposureevents.com/188197/brandon-clay-real-deal-indianapolis/teams/southeast-all-stars-white?divisionteamid=2517055
- Camp/Event
- Brandon Clay Summer Kickoff
- 7/06/22 to 7/07/22
- Schedule - Southeast All Stars (WHITE): https://basketball.exposureevents.com/188196/brandon-clay-summer-kickoff-indianapolis/teams/southeast-all-stars-white?divisionteamid=2516018
- Camp/Event
- Brandon Clay Power 48 South - Atlanta
- 5/20/22 to 5/22/22
- NCAA-certified colleage eval tourney; https://peachstatebasketball.com/exposure-events/tournaments/may-day-challenge/
- Camp/Event
- Brandon Clay Tipoff Classic
- 4/22/22 to 4/24/22
- Camp/Event
- Spring Showdown
- 3/26/22 to 3/27/22
Training
- Strength, Agility, Speed Training
- 10 years
- Varsity Track, Time2Blitz personal training program; Conditioning Coaching wtih Lavon Flood, Brandon Clay program.
- Basketball
- 10 years
- Work with Brandon Clay, Conditioning Coach Rashid Gayle and Skills Trainer Lavon Flood.
Additional Sports
- Track
- 10 years
- Club/Travel Team
- Sequoyah Track Club; Silver medal @ USATF Hershey National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships for Pentathlon; Multi medalist every year.
- Lacrosse
- 4 years
- Club/Travel Team
- Track
- 10 years
- Varsity Team
- Top female and multi-medalist every year; record breaker - High School Track
Statistics
| Statistic | 2021 Varsity Team | 2020 Varsity Team | 2019 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points/Game | 59 | 20 | 16 |
| Rebounds/Game | 3 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Assists/Game | 5 | 3.2 | 3 |
| Steals/Game | 5 | 4.2 | 2.7 |
| Field Goal Pct. | 54 | 45% | 37% |
| Games Played | 3 | 27 | 27 |
| Season High Points | 490 | 418 total | |
| Blocks/Game | 0.2 | 0.1 | |
| Free Throw Pct. | 70% | 70% | |
| 3 Point FG's | 53 | 53 made | |
| 3 Point FG Pct. | 33% | 33% | |
| Season High Rebounds | 35 off/90 def - 125 total | ||
| Season High Assists | 79 ast. |
Academics
Grades
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Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honours in Spanish.Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. Advanced classes in Math, Lit Comp, Science, Social Studies & Spanish.Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- Awards2x All-Region Player of the Year for GHSA; Honour roll every year, National Honor Society member. Advanced academic curriculum, Georgia All state honours 2nd team 2021, Top 4 GHSA State Finalist, 1st team all-region player for 7-6A 2021 , 1st team all-county Cherokee county, Lady Knights MVP awards, Woodstock Invitational Track Meet High Point MVP (23 points, breaking school records), USATF Nationals Pentathalon Silver Medalist.
- ActivitiesYouth leader, LIFE club, church youth group, peer mentor, peer tutor, apprentice coach for my basketball and track & field club, babysitter.