Janaé Downing '25 Recruiting Profile

Since I was younger I have always been around sports, I come from a family that is really big on sports. every family event or get together there is always a game or conversation about spots going on. I have a big family so I grew up watching my siblings and cousins play sports. My favorite person to watch was my cousin Justice! he also played basketball in High School and is a current D1 college player at ETSU!  Growing up watching my family play basketball made me fall in love with the sport even more! 

I had began basketball when I was in 2nd grade, playing (learning) and going to camps for the towns AECC program. 

I’ve played power forward when i was younger , although i’ve played a big most of my years growing my coaches have placed me as a small forward for the past 3 years, I can also play shooting guard , and point guard whenever needed. 

I’ve played lacrosse, basketball and have been on the swim team since middle school… and being apart of other sports has helped me become a better player all around and learn new skills all around.

Since I enjoy playing sports and staying active more than anything else I am pursuing the medical field in college to become a athletic trainer/ physical therapist but I still have plenty of time to figure out what career I will enjoy and be financially independent at same time.

I'm a team player! Where ever I'm needed. I'll go and give it my all to benefit the team. I practice and play hard, always trying to improve and looking for a team and coach that will also put pressure on me to get better and instill in me to give everything I’ve got more than I’m even giving now!

I would love and hope to play at the next level no matter what level it is at!