Avery DePagter '24 Recruiting Profile

My goals as a basketball player are much bigger than just becoming a top level player. One big goal of mine is attending a college that continues to elevate my athletic and academic progress, while building a strong connection with teammates and community.  The thrill of basketball and the energy around it has created a passion for playing and a desire to play beyond high school. 

As a player and teammate, my strongest assets include my desire to compete, a drive to constantly work hard and improve, the willingness to listen and be coached, and developing special bonds with teammates. 

Strong Character is something that makes me different from other potential recruits.  As a team, it's just as important that my teammates understand that I will support them through all the ups and downs that a season may bring. Their mentality and confidence directly effects the entire team unit. So, I always make sure to build them up and tell them that they "got it next time" or "hey shake it off we've got you". Being a team player to me means that there is positivity, hard work, and determination.

I have always been a multi sport athlete, since I was very young. I believe this has helped me become a more well rounded athlete, as well as build my confidence in myself. The sports I play/have played are basketball, volleyball track and field, and softball.  

Academically, I am a high GPA student and I work hard to find balance between my academics and athletics.

Below, I have added a list of High Level Sports Accomplishments that have been achieved, since 2016:

Academic/Athletic Achievements (2016-2022):

ACADEMIC:

2018  Finals Nominee for second consecutive Bud Freyling Community Citizenship Award 

2017  Recipient of the Bud Freyling Community Citizenship Award

ATHLETIC:

2021/2022 Season

Sophomore Year - Full Year member and contributor to the Varsity Team at Byron Center High School (Division 1 in Michigan).  As a Team, we went undefeated in a tough conference and won the District Championship. 

2020/2021 Season

HS Basketball:

Freshman Year - Full Year Starter on the Byron Center High School (DIV 1) JV Basketball Team. 

Brought up to play with the Varsity during Post Season Games 

2020   

Awarded Female Student Athlete of the Year at Byron Center West Middle School (Issued June 5th, 2020)

AAU Basketball:

USIN Premier                                               Indianapolis, IN                 Champions           (Div 1    14u)

Spartan Showcase Classic                     Michigan State                  Champions           (Div. 1    8th Grade)

Gym Rats Invitational Always 100   Ft. Wayne, IN                     Champions           (Div. 1    8^th Grade)

Mystics Winter Classic                           Mt. Pleasant, MI               Champions           (Div. 1    8^th Grade)

Mayhem in the Mitten                            Grand Rapids, MI             Champions           (Div.1     8^th Grade)

AAU Volleyball:

Presidents Day Challenge                     Lansing, MI                          Runner-Up           (Gold Bracket)

2019

Gus Macker 3on3 Summer Basketball Tournaments:

Hastings, MI                                                                                    Champions           (Top 13U Court)

Otsego, MI                                                                                       Champions           (Top 13u Court)

Belding, MI                                                                                       Champions           (Top 13u Court)

Sparta, MI                                                                                         Champions           (Top 13u Court)

13U Travel Softball Club:

Davenport Summer Slam                Davenport University        Champions           (13u Division)

2018

AAU Basketball:

Meijer State Games of Michigan      Grand Rapids, MI                Champions           (Div. 1    6^th Grade)

President’s Day Tournament             Grand Rapids, MI                Champions           (Div. 1    6^th Grade)

AYBT Local Tournament                       Grand Rapids, MI                Champions           (Div. 1    6^th Grade)

Gus Macker 3on3 Summer Basketball Tournaments:

Mt Pleasant, MI                                                                              Champions           (Top 12u Court)

Grand Rapids, MI                                                                          Champions           (Top 12u Court)

Ludington, MI                                                                                  Champions           (Top 12u Court)

Hastings, MI                                                                                     Champions           (Top 12u Court)

Otsego, MI                                                                                        Champions           (Top 12u Court)

Little League Softball:

District 9 Tournament                      Grand Rapids, MI                Runner Up

2017

AAU Basketball:

Mayhem in the Mitten                     Grand Rapids, MI                Champions           (Div 1.    5^th Grade)

Gus Macker 3on3 Summer Basketball Tournaments:

Mt Pleasant, MI                                                                              Champions           (Top 11u Court)

Ludington, MI                                                                                  Champions           (Top 11u Court)

Midland, MI                                                                                      Champions           (Top 11u Court)

Hastings, MI                                                                                     Champions           (Top 11u Court)

Grand Rapids, MI                                                                           Runner-Up           (Top 11u Court)

11U Travel Softball Club:

Game Day USA Tournament            Rockford, MI                       Runner Up           (11u Division)

2016

AAU Basketball:

Spartan Showcase Classic             Michigan State                 Champions         (Div 2    4^th Grade)

Gus Macker 3on3 Summer Basketball Tournaments:

Hastings, MI                                                                                  Champions         (Top 10u Court)

Otsego, MI                                                                                     Champions         (Top 10u Court)

Ludington, MI                                                                               Runner-Up         (Top 10u Court)

Little League Softball:

District 9                                                 Byron Center, MI                  Champion

Byron Township Classic                 Byron Center, MI                  Runner-Up