LAWRENCE POILLY- DEULOFEU MIDDLE SCHOOL/DEULOFEU HIGH SCHOOL

Tell everyone about yourself?
My name is Lawrence Poilly and I'm 14 years old. I play point guard and shooting guard for my 8th grade team. I'm 6'2, I can dunk, and I love to score. This is the reason I average 24 points per game. Next year I will be in high school and I just want to be the best basketball player I can be by putting in work every day in the gym. I have D-1 college plans and also NBA plans so we'll see what happens the next few years.

What are your dreams in life?
My goal is definitely going to the NBA and not just going there, I want to be a star in the NBA. I want to get there and be the best when I get there.

What was your best game?
I think this season I have three best game,
#1: I scored 32 points.
#2: I scored 24 and dished out 12 assists.
#3: I scored 27 points and grabbed 15 rebounds.

Why are sports/education important to you?
Sports and education are very important for me because both give me a lot of support so this is the reason I want to be better at both. I think a lot of good high school players don't pay attention at school or they skip school to do others things. These kind of players can't be good student-athletes without instruction or without education. This is the reason I maintain a 3.2 GPA at school and I study a little bit every day. It's a lot of pressure to maintain good marks in school but I handle it well.

What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
Well, I can be better by working hard everyday, 2 hours a day. I learned the game of basketball by watching NBA, college, and high school games. I learn from every player I watch so the little things can make you a better player. For me, the most important thing is to learn from every mistake you do in a game when you workout because little things do great thinks.

How do you make your team better?
I make my team better by working 110% every time I touch the floor by creating a chemistry that no one can break, by supporting my teammates in every phase of the game, and by giving support when they're not doing their best. I can also make my team better by holding my match-up to 0 points and play defense as if it were the last thing in my life. This is why we were regionals champs.

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
I have to say only two things, school comes first and do what you have to do without being cocky.

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RONALD BAINES- EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL

Tell everyone about yourself?
I'm Ronald Baines but everyone calls me "Duke". I got the name from my toddler years.  I have been playing football since the age of six.  I would have to say I have a passion for the game because if I didn't I would have stopped awhile ago. My parents are not together but that doesn't mean they don't support me.  I see my dad everyday and he helps me be a better person. My mom on the other hand is the best mom there could be because the way she supports me in whatever I do.

What are your dreams in life?
To be a coach or a trainer. My trainer is Coach Greg Pease from Fear None Training.  He is a great up and coming coach/trainer and you should look him up.  I also would love to play in the NFL but without Jesus Christ none of this can be done so I just need to focus on what needs to be done.

What was your best game?
My best game was against Seneca High School.  I had the 1st hit on our defense playing corner.  I ended the game with nine tackles and 2 interception. This was my best game because I felt that I was unstoppable on the field.

Why are sports/education important to you?
Sports and Education are very important to me because I figure with out neither you really can't be successful in today's world.  You will always need something to fall back on after sports no matter what it is.

What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
I can eat healthy, get the proper amount of rest, and get as many workouts as I can because everything is muscle memory.

What is your dream college?
My dream school was always the University of Michigan because of one of my favorite players, Charles Woodson, went there and became an All-American. I have family there so when I was younger, probably around 10 or 11, it was the 1st college that I had ever visited.

If a College Coach ask you, how can you make our team better, what would you say?
My character, my abilities, and my smarts.  Some players are smart guys but they can't tell you what the other players are doing wrong on film.  I have football smarts.

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
To the other future student-athletes I would just say stay focused in school and don't get discouraged. Always keep working to be the best in the class just as you are on the field.  The title of the school that you want to go to does not matter, just make sure it is a great fit for you and your family.

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GRAYSON LEVINE- EDEN PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL

Tell everyone about yourself?

I'm a 6'0, 195lb. Junior Safety at Eden Prairie High School in Minnesota. I play with a "no regret" attitude and go all out every single play. I'm the hardest working player on the team and it shows through my play, leadership, and preparation. I am constantly watching film to stay ahead of our opponents.

What are your dreams in life?

My dreams in life are first to win a state championship for my school and then play Division-I football. Then after that I'd like to take my skills to the next level and play in the NFL.

What was your best game?
My best game was the State Quarter-Final game in the Metrodome against #2 ranked Wayzata. I had 6 solo tackles, 1 interception, and a sack.

Why are sports/education important to you?
Sports and Education are so important to me for many reasons. Sports help you to build character and mental toughness. These qualities carry over into the classroom and help you to succeed even with all the pressure school puts on an athlete. Sports also force you have an amazing work ethic and dedication which directly correlate to your school work. Through sports and education, one learns qualities that will carry you throughout your life whether its a professional athlete, businessman, teacher, etc.

What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
To make myself better in my athletics, I put in countless hours of training and lifting. I am in the weight room 5 days a week and work on position specific drills constantly. Although I may work on the physical aspect of football, where I differ myself from other players is the amount of time I spend watching film. Every week while preparing for our next opponent I watch anywhere from 1-3 hours of film after every practice. This helps me to stay ahead of the opponent and their game plan.

What is your dream college?
My dream college is a school that provides a great football program, yet an even better school and academic program. I have to attend a school I would still like even if I wasn't playing football. The academic is also very important so I can succeed in life once my football career is done.

If a College Coach ask you, how can you make our team better, what would you say?
I would tell him that my leadership qualities are far above any other players he will meet and through my leadership and IMMENSE passion for the game of football, I will help to bring out the best of every player on the team through hard work, dedication, and mental focus.

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
The best advice I can give is to just have fun and give your all every day to achieve your dreams. Take time to sit back and realize what you have and the opportunities that have been given to you and be thankful for those exact things.

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ABDUL RAZAK- ST. PAUL'S JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (GHANA-WEST AFRICA)

Tell everyone about yourself?
My name is Abdul Razak and I'm 17 years old. I'm 6'5 and 175 pounds. I'm a junior and play basketball at St. Paul's Roman Junior High School in Ghana(West Africa).

What are your dreams in life?
My dream is to play at the highest level of basketball, which is the NBA. For now, I am concentrating on high school basketball.

What was your best game?
My best game was my school(St. Paul's vs St. Peter's)in Ghana. I play very serious and I'm very hard working. I had some great dunks in the game so I was awarded for the best dunker. That was the best game and experience of my life.

Why are sports/education important to you?
Sports and education are very important to me because without sports I can't play basketball and without an education I can't write or speak English.

What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
I still have a lot to do to get better in basketball. I still have to work on my training such as blocking,dunking, and much more to improve my skills. I have to work hard everyday to accomplish my dream.

What can you do to make yourself better in basketball?
I try to do the little things to make my team better instead of always blocking shots and dunking the basketball. Those little things can make a big difference in my game

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
My advice is to never give up on your dreams and always work hard whenever you step on the court or field.

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JAMES FARROW- MINNETONKA HIGH SCHOOL

Tell everyone about yourself?
I am a 6'0 DB from Minnetonka, Minnesota. I have 9 offers right now ranging from the SEC to the BIG TEN. I play smart and fast. I try to stay humble through these exciting times and have been very blessed to be in the position I'm in today.

What are your dreams in life?
My dream is to make it to the NFL. I'd like to also win a National Championship in college. Hopefully wherever I end up I can contribute to achieving that dream.

What was your best game?
My best game was against Hopkins. I had 3 tackles for losses from the corner spot, an interception, and a 91 yard KR touchdown of which I give all the credit to my blockers who consistently do the dirty work.

Why are sports/education important to you?
Sports are important to me because they teach me life lessons day in and day out. Sports bring out leadership as well as the role of being a part of a team. Education is important because it's power. You may lose everything one day but with a good attitude and a high level of education you will be able to create opportunities for yourself.

What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
To make myself better at football I lift, run, sleep and eat well. The most important thing for me being a DB is footwork so that's something I really focus on. Also the mental aspect of the game.. being able to study a quarterbacks or a WR's bad habits and create situations to exploit them.

What is your dream college?
My dream college is wherever I sign with in February. Right now I'm pretty open and don't really have a standout favorite.

If a College Coach ask you, how can you make our team better, what would you say?
I'd tell him I can make the team better by leading by example, by working hard, and being passionate about the game. Hard work, hustle, and energy are all contagious and I feel that I bring those key things to each practice, lift, and game.

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
The recruiting process is exciting but make sure you put your High School teammates first.

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TYLER HUFFMAN- NORTHWEST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

Tell everyone about yourself?
Hi my name is Tyler Huffman and I play basketball. I am in the class of 2012. I am a 5'10 point guard for my high school Northwest Catholic.

What are your dreams in life?
My dreams in life are to go to college and graduate.

What was your best game?
My best game so far was against Bulkley High School this past season where I had 20 points and 10 assists.

Why are sports/education important to you?
Sports and education are important to me because without an education you can't play sports. Education makes all your dreams possible.

What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
To make myself a better player you have to spend time in the gym and in the weight room.

How do you make your team better?
I make my team better by driving the lane and dishing. Creating offense for everyone.

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
Some advice I can give other student athletes is to make sure you're always working your hardest. Never take a day off because there is always someone out there working hard.

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DONOVAN HUMPHREYS- SOUTHWIND HIGH SCHOOL

Tell everyone about yourself?
My name is Donovan Humphreys and I am a up-coming starting small forward for the Southwind Jaguars from Memphis, TN.

What are your dreams in life?
My dream is to get as far with basketball as I possibly can and also be a part of the game in any shape, form, or fashion.

What was your best game?
My best game was a CBL game in which I scored 40 points; 5 dunks, and went 10/10 from the line. That got me some exposure in locally.

Why are sports/education important to you?
Sports and education are very important. Sports keep young people busy and out of possible trouble. An education is the key to anything in life.

What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
I can make myself better in sports by not thinking as much and let the game come to me.

How do you make your team better?
I make a impact on my team by being a threat from out and inside the paint. I'm also the most athletic on the team and my vertical leaping ability off two feet is amazing.

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
My advice to student-athletes is to never let sports get ahead of your school work. Education must always come first.

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