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I am a 6'2" (2024) SF at St. Joseph Hill Academy (and Staten Island Bulldogs) with a desire to contribute to a successful program while I continue to develop on the court and in the classroom.
I am averaging 16 ppg. and 8 rpg. as a Captain for my St Joseph Hill Academy team (and was selected League Player of the Year and also selected for the All-Tournament team at the SI Borough President's Cup Tournament). We were NYC CHSAA City Finalists the past two seasons and I was a key contributor (averaging 11 ppg. and 6 rpg - last season). Additionally, I have enjoyed the last several AAU seasons with the SI Bulldogs (where we advanced to the HGSL Final Four in 2021 and 2022). I averaged 15 points and 8 rebounds per game with the Bulldogs. I was acknowledged by the Hoop Group Showcase League (HGSL) as a 17u All-HGSL Honorable Mention for the Summer of 2023.
I am a 4.0 student (Senior Class President) undecided on a college major, but am eager to pair the rigor of high level academics with competitive basketball. Shooting and shot-blocking are my strengths - and areas that I can improve on are my strength and physicality. As a goal-oriented team player, I believe I can contribute with my hard work, willingness to learn and positive outlook.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- Varsity Starter
- 2 years
- 2024 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #14
Individual Awards
- Captain, League MVP, 1st Team All-County, 1st Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- Conference Chanmps
- 2023 Varsity Team
- Jersey: #14
Team Awards
- NYC CHSAA Finalists (2022, 2023), Sectional 2nd Place, Conference 2nd Place
- 2022 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #14
Team Awards
- Conference 2nd Place
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 2 seasons
- 2024 Staten Island Bulldogs
- 2023 NJ Demons (17U)
- Fall Season 2023 - Rose Classic, Brooklyn, NY (JHS 113)
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Jeff Ford
- High School Head Coach
- Jim Garin
- Club Coach
- Amanda Sepulveda
Events
- Camp/Event
- Rose Classic
- 9/23/23 to 10/08/23
- Camp/Event
- No Boys Allowed
- 8/19/23 to 9/19/23
- Camp/Event
- NCAA Basketball Academy
- 7/28/23 to 7/31/23
- thecbbacademy.com
- Camp/Event
- Hoop Group Championships
- 7/21/23 to 7/24/23
- Camp/Event
- Hoop Group
- 7/07/23 to 7/10/23
- Camp/Event
- Hoop Group New Jersey
- 6/24/23 to 6/25/23
- Camp/Event
- Select Events
- 6/10/23 to 6/11/23
- Camp/Event
- Hoop Group PA
- 6/02/23 to 6/04/23
- Camp/Event
- Select Events
- 5/19/23 to 5/21/23
- Camp/Event
- Hoop Group Showcase
- 5/06/23 to 5/07/23
- Camp/Event
- Rose Classic
- 4/01/23 to 4/29/23
- 17 u (Senior Division)
Training
- Currently training at US Hoops, Edison, NJ (Tommy Flaherty)
- 9 years
- Competed in AAU since 3rd grade. Grade 3-7 (SI Diamonds), Grades 8-11 (SI Bulldogs).
Additional Sports
- Volleyball
- 2 years
- Varsity Team
Statistics
| Statistic | 2022 Varsity Team |
|---|---|
| Points/Game | 11 |
| Season High Points | 20 |
| Rebounds/Game | 6 |
| Season High Rebounds | 12 |
| Assists/Game | 3 |
| Season High Assists | 6 |
| Steals/Game | 2 |
| Blocks/Game | 3 |
| Field Goal Pct. | 50 |
| Free Throw Pct. | 75 |
| 3 Point FG Pct. | 35 |
| Games Played | 27 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. English, Latin, Biology, Global History, British Literature, Chemistry, Physics,Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP World, AP US History, AP Psychology, AP English Language & Composition, AP Seminar, AP Gov. & Politics, AP Research, AP Biology, AP LiteratureRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsNational Honor Society, First Honors, Scholar Athlete Award - Volleyball, Coaches Award - Basketball (Sophomore and Junior Year)
- ActivitiesPresident (Senior), Student Council, ASL Club, Student Ministry, Spanish Club, Project Hospitality (Captain), SJHA Open House, Accepted Students Night, Community Clean-up, Shoot-A-Thon, Tunnels to Towers, American Cancer Society, Caring Cards Club, Crossroads Foundation, Bread of Life Drive (with University of Notre Dame), Habitat for Humanity (North Carolina)
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