My collegiate goals and aspirations is to play college basketball as well as attaining a medical degree. Personally, I believe I have the determination and grit, which are key things to help tackle and achieve goals.
Athletics
High School Information
Years w/ Varsity
4 years
Varsity Starter
4 years
2023 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #11
2022 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #11
2021 Varsity Team
Starter
2020 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #11
Coach References
High School Assistant Coach
Sarah Spann
Training
Coach Felicia Burton, Ridgeland High School 601-927-7699
4 years
Shooting Drills:
1. Continuous 3 on 2 - No Dribble Allowed:
A full-court 3-on-2 drill where players make quick decisions without dribbling.
Focuses on confidence, decision-making, and reducing bad passes.
2. 2 on 1 Fast Break Drill With Trailer:
Teaches players when to pass and when not to in a fast break situation.
Starts as a 2-on-1 situation but emphasizes decision-making.
Offensive Passing Drills:
1. Monkey In The Middle / Bull In The Ring:
Basic drills for beginners.
Dribbling Drills:
1. Ball Slaps:
Continuously slap the basketball from one hand to the other.
Warm-up drills.
2. Straight Arm Finger Taps:
Tap the basketball quickly back and forth straight out in front of you.
Moving the ball up and down.
3. Wraps (Around Ankle, Waist, Head, and the World):
Practice wrapping the ball around different body parts.
Combine wraps for a challenging drill.
4. Drops:
Drop the ball between your legs, let it bounce once, then catch it.
5. Straddle Flip:
Flip the ball up an inch or two, swap hand positions, and catch it.
Enhances agility and coordination.
Defense Drills:
1. 4 on 3 Overload Drill:
This drill simulates situations where you have to scramble and match up with players, such as rotating out
of help defense or transitioning. It keeps your defense at a constant disadvantage, forcing hustle,
communication, and rotation.
2. No Paint Defense Drill:
This drill emphasizes protecting the paint and preventing penetration. It instills a mentality of keeping
opponents out of the key.
3. Help Side Defense Drills:
These game-like drills focus on playing effective help-side defense:
4. Touch the Cone:
On-ball defender touches a cone before defending the ball handler.
Weak-side defenders help and rotate accordingly.
5. 4v4 in the Key:
Defenders start in the key and run to the midline before defending the offense.
Proper positioning for help-side defense is crucial.
6. Green Light:
Offense steps into the key with both feet and the ball three times before scoring.
Defense prevents penetrations and basket cuts with aggressive help-side defense.
Additional Sports
Track
4 years
Varsity Team
400m, 4x2 relay, 4x4 relay, long jump
- 2023- 7th in state for 400m dash
- 2023- 2nd in state for 4x4 relay
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Academics
Grades
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AwardsHonor Roll 8th - 12th
High Honor Roll 9th & 12th
Honors Algebra
Honors Chemistry
Honors US History
ActivitiesStudent Council -Treasurer - (2023-2024)
Black Student Union -Vice President - (2023-2024)
Black Student Union -Parliamentarian - (2022-2024)
Hoops Club -Founder - (2022-2024)
Representative on Homecoming Court - Sophomore and Junior Class - (2022, 2023)
Diversity Committee Member (2021-2024)
Jack and Jill (2023-2024)
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