Leiah Naeata '21 Recruiting Profile
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I have participated in both local and AAU tournaments including S&G Anaheim, California Storm Classic, Nike Tournament of Champions and the Las Vegas Jam on It. Most recently, I completed my junior year of varsity basketball as the starting point guard and co-captain of our team. I have received MVP awards, 2x player of the year over all the public schools my sophomore and junior season, 2x Fab 15 appearances as ranked 6th and 7th player in the whole state of Hawaii my sophomore and junior season, and MVP award for girls basketball award 2 years in a row at Kahuku High school. These events and recognitions are the direct result of hard work, perseverance and determination. They have and continue to play a major role in molding me into the person that I am, both on and off the court. Most recently, I have moved to vegas over the summer. I moved away from my home of Hawaii and my family, to live with other family members because I truly believe that level of exposure and intensity in the mainland is what I need to improve and prepare for the collegiate level of ball.
I am a leader who not only motivates, but also knows and shows the importance of how actions are louder than your words. I am a strong believer in resilience, communication and patience, being key ingredients in accomplishing chemistry and unity between teammates, as each team is only as strong as its weakest link. I acknowledge all the mentors in my life and understand that learning never ends, thus making me very coachable and teachable. Furthermore, I am a recipient of great teaching, and am very passionate about sharing my knowledge of not just basketball, but knowledge in general, to anyone who may benefit from it.
Graduation from high school will take place in a few years and I will further my education in college, wherever it may be. I will be strong both on and off the court. I aspire to gain both an undergraduate and graduate degree, because my knowledge is what I know to be the key to my success in the future. ~ Leiah
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- Varsity Starter
- 3 years
- 2020 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #23
Individual Awards
- Captain, 2nd Team All-State, 1st Team All-Area, 2nd Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- 4th place (first time in almost 13 years)
- 2019 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #23
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-State, 1st Team All-Area, #7 of the “Fab15” All-state selective team
Team Awards
- Conference Chanmps, OIA D1 champions
- 2018 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #20
Individual Awards
- Captain, Honorable Mention All-State, 2nd Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- 1st place OIA East, Sectional 3rd Place, Conference Chanmps
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 8 seasons
- 2020 Las Vegas Storm (Varsity- 17u National)
- Just moved to Hawaii and played numerous tournaments in Vegas and Utah.
- 2019 808 Basketball club (High School Elite)
- 2019 Team Aloha (High School Athlete)
- 2018 808 Basketball club (High School Elite)
- 2018 Team ALOHA (Elite High School)
- Team Aloha participated in "Elite is Earned" tournament 2018 where they had a record of 5-0 and won the championship.
- 2017 Hawaii Storm Basketball (15U)
- Hawaii Storm 15U played in the California Storm Classic in Anaheim and the Nike Tournament of Champions in Chicago
- 2016 Hawaii Storm Basketball (15U)
- Hawaii Storm 15U played in the Nike Tour of Champions in Chicago.
- 2015 Eastsidaz Girls Basketball Club (14U)
- Eastsidaz 14U played in the S&G Tournament in Anaheim and the Las Vegas Jam On It.
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Coach Latoya Wily
- Club Coach
- Coach Mike Taylor
- Club Coach
- Coach Simon Bitanga
- Travel / Club Coach
- Coach Mufi Hanneman
- Club Coach
- Coach Hinano Higa
- Travel / Club Coach
- Marion Esguerra
- Travel / Club Coach
- Larry Camacho
Events
- Camp/Event
- Nike Tournament of Champions
- 7/10/19 to 7/12/19
- Camp/Event
- End of Trail
- 7/05/19 to 7/07/19
- Camp/Event
- EOT Bay Area Ultimate Challenge
- 7/23/18 to 7/25/18
- Camp/Event
- Nike Tournament of Champions
- 7/10/18 to 7/12/18
- Camp/Event
- End of Trail
- 7/06/18 to 7/08/18
- Camp/Event
- End of the Oregon Trail National Showcase
- 7/05/18 to 7/08/18
Additional Sports
- Volleyball
- 1 year
- Junior Varsity Team
- High Kill Percentage in 3-4 games.
Statistics
| Statistic | 2019 Varsity Team |
|---|---|
| Points/Game | 16.4 |
| Season High Points | 33 |
| Rebounds/Game | 6 |
| Season High Rebounds | 13 |
| Assists/Game | 8.5 |
| Season High Assists | 12 |
| Steals/Game | 4 |
| Free Throw Pct. | 66.1% |
| 3 Point FG's | 14 |
| Games Played | 22 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. GRADE 9 Honors English, Honors Math & Honors Science GRADE 10 Honors Math, Honors Science & Honors Social Studies GRDAE 11 Honors Math, Science GRADE 11 AP History, AP EnglishAre you in AP/IB classes?
NoRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsI have been honored to be a part of "Honor Roll" ranging from 3.0-4.2 in GPA every semester since I was in 8th grade at Kahuku Highschool.
- Activities- I am a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints who enjoys taking care of children and doing service for people. -I am an island girl who enjoys eating samoan and Tongan food and enjoying a 6 hour beach day with my family on the weekends. -I am a part of the debate team/classes and enjoy speaking on controversial topics.
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