Avelina McKinzie '25 Recruiting Profile

I've been playing basketball since the third grade.  My passion and love for the game runs deep.  It is my goal to play college basketball at any level.  

I'm highly skilled and can play multiple guard positions.  I have a High IQ for the game.  My shooting ability is my greatest strength.  I'm able to shoot at a high level from various spots on the floor.  My game is one that allows for me to play in space, uptempo, and the freedom to move within a motion offense.  

I love to guard my opponent's best player as I take pride on my man pressure.  Defensively, I am skilled at man 2 man concepts with alot of experience playing that style of defense.  My length can create problems for my opponent by creating deflections, steals, and hard to make passes.  

I work hard and delingently at my game each day.  I spend several days per week working on skill development with my trainers and coaches.  It is important to me to be as skilled at the game as I can be.  I love to go to the gym and spend time being a gym rat.  I also love to be around the game in multiple ways to continually learn.  

My academics are very important to me as I want to be just as strong there as I do on the court.  I have a 3.95 GPA.  I'm looking to major in a medical profession.  In college I want my academic experience to be exciting and challenging so that I can have a lasting successful career.  My first two years of HS I've been awarded several academic and leadership awards as well as Academic All-conference.