Hannah Jacks '21 Recruiting Profile

Ever since I can remember, I had a ball in my hand.  I began playing team basketball when I was in first grade.  Since I was always tall for my age, I was a natural post player.  Since I have a 23" vertical jump and I'm still one of the tallest ones on my team, I played power forward my junior high career.  I have been working on improving my ball-handling skills and my outside shot with the hopes of being a point guard or shooting guard my junior and senior year.   In the offseason, I play on Team Ohio AAU 16/u with an amazing coach, Tuck Conner.  This has given me the opportunity to play with and against some outstanding talent.   I have worked with a couple of other girls with our varsity coach on ball handling and shooting.  I have also worked with a high school boys coach to improve my skills as well.  I am currently doing workouts with the assistant men's coach at the University of Rio Grande.  Throughout my school years, I have always been involved in multiple sports.  I've tried everything from soccer, to softball, to flag football, to volleyball, to track and field, but basketball is definitely my passion.  I feel I am a well-rounded athlete.  My 7th-grade year, I led in rebounds, blocks, and steals.  I was also lead scorer that year for both 7th and 8th-grade girls.  That year I also won the Raider Award for Outstanding Athlete on my team. My 8th-grade year, I led in points, blocks, and rebounds.  My percentages were down a bit though due to being double-teamed most games.   My Freshman year, I started varsity and I received the Defensive Player of the Year.  My Sophomore year, I started varsity.  I was the lead scorer for the year, and I received the Offensive Player of the Year Award.  I was also awarded All TVC-Ohio, All-District 2nd Team, and A.P.  All-District 3rd Team.  My dream for as long as I can remember is to play at the collegiate level.  I plan to continue dedicating myself not only to my sport but to my academics to ensure this happens.