Abbi Buck '17 Recruiting Profile

It has been a dream of mine to play college basketball since I was in 4th grade and I' so excited to finally see it come to fruition!!  I've been called the "ultimate gym rat" of my town.  The daughter of a former coach, we spend the bul of our time at church or in a gym. Looking for a deep ranged 3 shooter? Then we should talk!!

Coach endorsements:
AARON HOLLAND, HEAD COACH, TEAM SLINK EXPOSURE
Athletic ability: 7/10
Leadership: 9/10
Team player: 9/10
Easy to work with: 10/10
Ability: "Abbi is an incredible shooter who is making the transition from shooting guard to point guard this spring & summer. This past season she broke her high schools 3pt record while playing shooting guard. Very serviceable at the point and has a super high basketball IQ. Has really developed her ballhandling and plays point with confidence. Plays fundamentally sound and knows how to play a variety of defenses correctly. She has in the gym range, and is a threat if you give her window to shoot it. Abbi has develop a floater to help her finish over bigger girls. She possesses a gym rat’s mentality and her work ethic is almost unmatched. If you ask this kid to do anything, best believe that she is going to work to make it happen. With her range, work ethic, and IQ, it makes her a threat at both Division I and Division II levels."
Personality: "Abby is a phenomenal leader on the court and off the court. Does a wonderful job of being a positive teammates by praising and uplifting her team. Super coachable and accepts criticism positively. Personality wise Abbi would be a McDonald's All-American. She is a kid who will be a positive influence as it pertains to the culture of the team."

 MEGAN BURNETT, AAU COACH, TN RUSH
Athletic ability: 8/10
Leadership: 9/10
Team player: 10/10
Easy to work with: 10/10
Ability: "Abbi is a pure shooter. Her form and footwork can't be matched. If you give her any space at all, the shot is going up. With her quick release, she's tough to guard. She knows the game inside and out. She sees the floor well and is a team player. She is an asset to every team she's played on. "
Personality: "Abbi always does exactly what you ask of her, with no complaining. Shes typically always the first one to practice and the last one to leave, always trying to improve her game for herself and her teammates. As a coach, you couldn't ask for a better player. "

MATT FERRELL, AAU COACH/ JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL COACH, TENNESSEE RUSH
Athletic ability: 8/10
Leadership: 10/10
Team player: 10/10
Easy to work with: 10/10
Ability: "Abbi has drastically increased athletic ability (foot speed, improved body type) over the last couple of years. Through work ethic, she has developed herself into an outstanding young athlete at the 2 spot that can shoot the 3 as good as any player I have seen. What she doesn't have athletically, she makes up for in work ethic. She is one of the hardest working players that I have been seen and continues to improve daily as a result of that. Her shot form and quick release make her a deadly asset on the offensive end and she continues to improve in becoming not only a great shooter but also a very consistent threat from 3. She has also improved in her off the dribble jump shot which will expand her game as she moves to the next level. "
Personality: "Abbi is the perfect example of a coaches player. Whatever you ask her to do, she will try her best to make sure that she does it to the best of her ability. She has a great attitude and work ethic and that are two things that are very hard to teach. She is outgoing and is a really good teammate. She is a player that most anyone would be thrilled to play with. She will make the right play 9 times out 10 whether it be hitting the post, making a shot herself, etc. She is a vocal leader on the floor and will also pick other players up if they get down on themselves. She is a team player in all aspects of that definition and everything Abbi gets for herself she deserves. An overall great kid and a very good basketball player!"

 BRENT SMITH, COACH, PICKETT COUNTY HIGH
Athletic ability: 7/10
Leadership: 10/10
Team player: 10/10
Easy to work with: 10/10
Ability: "Abbi is not a great athlete but she is very game smart and great anticipator."
Personality: "Abbi is very out going and gets along great with her peers as well as adults. "

 Athlete endorsements

JOSEPH AMONETT former Wafe Forest standout)
"Abbi is a phenomenal shooter with NBA range. She is a true student of the game with a tremendous work ethic. Her three point shot is highly accurate and she has a lightning quick release on her jump shot that allows her to score off the dribble over taller defenders. Abbi competes on every possession offensively and defensively and plays the game with a confident swagger that you love to see from a player."

 SPENCER BEATY (Sequoyah High School girls coach, formerly at Maryville College)
UR LOSS not 2 look @ Abbi!!!As a college coach i know what it is U look 4 in a student-athlete.Abbi is a tireless worker on/off the court.She takes care of business in the classroom so she can give her full attention 2 the game.She has a work ethic and coachibleness that is every coaches dream.As a player, she has what has become a lost art in the game, vision/shooting.She is a strong physical wing player that handles the ball and sees the floor like a point guard.beyond 3pt range easy,player!!!!

 NATHAN AARON (Pickett Co High School Boys coach, Freed Hrdeman standout)
Abbi is a phenomenal shooter with a one of a kind work ethic! I do believe that her best basketball lies in her future!

 JOEY COE (former Tennessee Tech basketball star)
YOU HAVE TO KNOW WHERE SHE IS AT ALL TIMES. GREAT SHOOTER WHO GETS HER SHOT UP VERY QUICK.

 LANCE MASON (Coach for Dale Hollow Lakers, AAU)
Abbi is one of the best and purest shooters I have seen at the high school level. If you leave her open she will make you pay. Has unlimited range as well. Abbi's basketball IQ is off the charts. She seems to always make the correct play and always knows where to be. Her work ethic is really impressive, a true gym rat who rubs off on her teammates. If I had five of Abbi then I would beat you every time.

 MIKE BUCK (girls coach at Stone Memorial High School)
I am thoroughly impressed with the character of this very talented young student-athlete! Abbi, because of her long range accuracy, has the ability to extend defenses creating space for her teammates to do work in other areas. She plays the game with a contagious intensity and desire to win! I would highly recommend her for the next level and feel confident that she would make a real difference in any program.