Lameez Khan '21 Recruiting Profile

The first time I had ever touched a basketball was in the third grade. It wasn't something that I had first fell in love with rather, I didn't think it was going to last long in my life. As time went on, I started falling in love with putting in the work day in and day out, as well as always learning something new every practice. Basketball has played one of the biggest impacts on the person that I am now because of how much I was able to grow and learn so much about the sport itself, along with so much about real-life things. I am not one to settle and basketball has taught me that, which is why I can't wait to keep growing as a person and as a player.

My name is Lameez Khan and I am a 5'8 Shooting Guard/Forward on Excel Hoops Prep Women's Senior Basketball Team. I am a team leader and I love being able to push myself along with my teammates in order to get better and reach our goals. I always try to stay positive and demonstrate hard work every time I step on the court to lead as an example as well as continuously get better.

Throughout my high school career, I have experienced playing many positions on the floor which has helped grow my basketball IQ and gain knowledge on how certain defenders guard or how certain centres post up. I have never been one to dribble a lot on the floor, I like to use my quick first-step to get in the paint and my body to protect the ball. I use my efficient basketball IQ to take a good shot if it is there/needed, or give it up for a better one.

Defensively, I communicate with my teammates and always look for openings to steal the ball. I understand the importance of positioning and using my speed to get back and defend right away. 

I am a very coachable athlete because getting feedback is really important to me and I always keep an open mind in everything that I do because it helps develop my game. I am always looking to improve which is why I like to ask my coaches and teammates what they think I should improve, compare it to what I think, and apply to the next time I am in the gym.

I am extremely driven and passionate about being a good athlete as well as being a good student. I am always looking for new ways to get better in school in order to reach the expectations and goals that I set for myself.