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Showing posts with label college. Show all posts
Showing posts with label college. Show all posts
Ellison will head to Indiana University of Pennsylvania
RICH BRONSON- LYMAN HALL HIGH SCHOOL
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I'm a 5'10 combo guard. I love to play basketball any chance I get or if not I'm hanging out with my friends, playing games, etc. My goals for my high school year is to receive a scholarship and play DI or DII basketball.
What was your best game?
My best game I ever had was at a tournament for AAU. We traveled to Boston and we were down a couple of players. So my coach said I need to step up the scoring. When the game was over I ended up having 30pts, 7 rebs, 6 asst, 4 stls an the mvp of the tourney.
Why are sports/education important to you?
Well, sports and education are important to me because I would like to play basketball in college and receive a good education.
What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
I can make myself better in basketball by being more vocal to my team on the court. Also, when someone is down and not having a good game pick them up so they can build their confidence.
What is your dream college?
My dream college is UCONN.
If a College Coach ask you, how can you make our team better, what would you say?
I will give my all in practice and games. I will do the little things that nobody would think of. I wouldn't back down from any challenge that is tossed my way.
What advice can you give other student-athletes?
If you have a goal already set, give it 110% to accomplish that goal of your life. The choice you choose will be the career in the future in your lifetime.
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DEMITRIUS COVINGTON- PORTLAND HIGH SCHOOL
Tell everyone about yourself?Hello my name is Demitrius Covington. I'm a sophomore at Portland High School. I am
5'8 and Love to play basketball. I didn't begin playing to about 8th grade but when I did begin, I didn't stop. Right Now I'm currently playing AAU for Maine Impact. Our season is going alright, we are 6-4.
What was your best game?
My best game was last year when I played my heart out and had 25 points and 5 assists. We were down by 10 going into the half but then I began to heat up. I scored 15 points in the second half but it still wasn't enough, our team lost by 4 points.
Why are sports/education important to you?
Sports and education are important to me because in the household I live in, its the only way out. I want to do everything I can to change the blood line of me and my family.
What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
I make myself better by getting in the gym everyday and working on my game, analyzing what I did wrong in the prior game, and try to fix the problem.
What is your dream college?
I don't really have a dream college. Just going to college is a dream for me.
If a College Coach ask you, how can you make our team better, what would you say?
I'm a very diverse player. I can shoot the ball and control the tempo of the game. I have a great drive to my game and all criticism I take in a positive way so I can strive to better my game.
What advice can you give other student-athletes?
To the other athletes out their, stay focused don't get wrapped up in the hype and the parties. Just focus on your dream and do whatever you have to do to reach your goals.
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ALBERT LOUIS-JEAN- BROCKTON HIGH SCHOOL
Tell everyone about yourself?I'm a junior right now and I go to Brockton High School in Brockton, MA. I play football and I'm 6`1, 180lbs, and I play DB/WR. I just committed to Miami. I love to eat, sleep, chill with my friends and family, workout, and play video games.
What was your best game?
That's hard but I`ll say against BC High School. I had a kick return for a touchdown to change the game, I had about 10 tackles, and a forced fumble. Against Newbedford High School I had 15 tackles, 1 interception, and a couple of catches.
Why are sports/education important to you?
Sports and education are important to me because it`ll help me in life and basically determine what happens in my life. Sports teaches me life lessons and I just love playing sports.
What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
All I can do is work hard by lifting weights, running, and doing drills that make me better at my positions.
What is your dream college?
It was my dream to go to Miami because of all the great players that have come out of there, the tradition, and family.
If a College Coach ask you, how can you make our team better, what would you say?
I would tell the coach that I could make the team better by working hard, dominating at my position, and tyring to bring out the best in my teammates.
What advice can you give other student-athletes?
I would tell them to get good grades 1st and just work hard in everything they do. Set your goals real high and strive to reach them.
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NATALIE BASTIAN- SACRED HEART ACADEMY
Tell everyone about yourself?My name is Natalie Bastian. I'm 5'7 1/2 and a sophomore at Sacred Heart Academy. I play for the AAU team, Team Connecticut. I play the guard positions(point, shooting, 1,2,3) but I get in there for every rebound, as well as being able to drive hard to the lane and shoot. I have been playing basketball ever since I was about 10 and it is my absolute life. I live to play basketball. I am out there everyday trying to improve myself and my game because one day I want to go to the WNBA....its my absolute dream.=]
What was your best game?
I believe I have 2 best games so far because I still have a long way to go. Every game can become your best game if you put your heart and soul out on the court and leave it all on the floor, are determined, and have no fear. The first was last year in AAU when I had 18 points, 10 rebounds, and I believe 4 steals. I just let myself go in this game and it really showed. I helped lead my team to an excellent win against a very good team.=] The second one was when my school team was down 2 points this year, with 5 seconds to go. My teammate took the shot but it got tipped and went flying in the air, and somehow...I grabbed the ball, went up strong, made the basket, and got fouled with no time left on the clock. I then made the one foul shot with all my teammates on the sidelines, and got us one step closer to states!=]
Why are sports/education important to you?
Sports and education are especially important to me because I believe that in sports you can express yourself and show everyone what you can do. You can't have sports without the grades, so grades are very important. I have a 3.95 GPA for this semester and look to keep that up as high as I can while improving myself in my game and in my books. Grades are what allow you to play sports and education is needed in everyday life. So stay in school and work your hardest on and off the court. Basketball - My Anti-drug
What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
I will do whatever it takes to keep getting better and better in basketball. I work everyday, as hard and as long as I possibly can. In order to make yourself better, you cant just go through the motions, you have to do everything with a purpose and play hard every second...no breaks. It's a commitment to get better, not a promise.
What is your dream college?
My dream college is the University of Connecticut because they have amazing academics as well as the best basketball team in the country. Geno is the best coach anyone could ever have and it would be an absolute honor to be coached by him. I also would love to go to either Syracuse University or North Carolina.
If a College Coach ask you, how can you make our team better, what would you say?
I would say that I am willing to do anything to bring your team to the top. I will inspire not only myself but my teammates around me to be the best that they can be and to keep improving. I will provide competition to keep myself and my teammates on top of their game and to never slack. I will demonstrate my leadership and hard working qualities to better not only myself but my teammates as well. I respect my coach as well as my teammates and will do whatever it takes to become the best that I can be.
What advice can you give other student-athletes?
The advice that I can give to other student-athletes is to keep your head up and to keep going forward. The farther you dream the farther you get, so never stop dreaming because impossible is nothing. Keep your grades up because without your school and education you won't be going anywhere. So keep working hard in the books and on the court. =]
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THANK YOU SoSPORTZ for giving me the opportunity to do this interview! SoSPORTZZZZ ROCKS!!!!=]
LAWRENCE JOHNSON- WEBSTER THOMAS HIGH SCHOOL
Tell everyone about yourself?Whats good, I'm Lawrence and I play varsity basketball at Thomas High School. I start at point guard and I also play aau basketball for Upstate Elite. We were ranked 11th in the nation and moving up. We're going to the nationals in late July.
What was your best game?
My best game was when I had 20 points and 10 assits in AAU game a little while ago.
Why are sports/education important to you?
I plan on basketball taking me to an elite level. I already got a couple letters and I have to put in more practice if I want more of them. My education is very important to me and I have an average above an 85 which separates me from a lot of other student-athletes. If a college has to choose between two athletes, they will choose the one with a better education.
What is your dream college?
My dream college would be the University of Kentucky because I love their dribble drive offense.
If a College Coach ask you, how can you make our team better, what would you say?
I would make an immedaate impact on and off the court by doing whatever you ask me to do.
What advice can you give other student-athletes?
Have a division 1 mindset on and off the court and that's how you can make it.
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MICHAEL KING- HORN HIGH SCHOOL/TEXAS SELECT ELITE
Tell everyone about yourself?I'm Michael King. I'm a 5'11 Sophomore Point Guard/Shooting Guard from Dallas, Texas that goes to Horn High School and plays for Texas Select Elite. I started at Point Guard for Horn High School varsity as a sophomore this past year and made second team all district.
What was your best game?
My best game this year was in AAU against Texas Blue Chips. I finished with 26 points along with a team effort for the win. I was 6 for 7 from threes.
Why are sports/education important to you?
Sports and education are very important to me. If you can play basketball all day, and don't have the grades its useless. School comes first. An education is the most important thing in life.
What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
To make myself a better basketball player, I can focus more on my weaknesses and less on my strengths. I can study older players, and just work harder everyday. Take no days off. I have to listen to my mentors. My AAU Coach (Coach Pat, and Coach Mason) and my father (Wade Smith).
What is your dream college?
I don't really have a dream college. I Just want to go wherever I get a scholarship, where ever god takes me. Although I have my eye on a few colleges: Baylor, UCLA, and Texas Teach.
If a College Coach ask you, how can you make our team better, what would you say?
I will do anything he wants me to do. I'd play defense, I'd do all the little things the average player doesn't. Anybody can score, I like to separate myself and do the things others wouldn't do.
What advice can you give other student-athletes?
Stay in school and put your grades first. When it comes to the court, work hard everyday. Don't let anybody tell you that you can't do something. Remember, while you're resting someone else is out there working hard.
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Shoutout to SoSportz! Thanks for having me, keep an eye out for me in the future.
ELIJAH SCOTT- BELMONT HILL HIGH SCHOOL
Tell everyone about yourself?I am a freshman at Belmont Hill in Belmont, Massachusetts. My favorite sport is Basketball and I can play any position really. I find myself playing more of a small forward in the future, because of my height
What was your best game?
My best game was against the Rectory School from Connecticut. Even though we lost, I stepped up to the occasion and helped my team to step up as well.
Why are sports/education important to you?
I have been playing basketball since I was 7 years old in any leagues or on any organized team I could find. education is my top priority because I go to a school that expects a lot from a student, so I have to perform in the classroom as well.
What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
To make my self better, to get to that goal, the pinnacle I feel I must work at it all the time, give it my all on every possession and strive for victory at all costs.
What is your dream college?
My dream college is UCLA because of the history as a basketball school. They have the most national championships and had a lot of them consecutively. Also because of the Law program, because that interests me as well.
If a College Coach ask you, how can you make our team better, what would you say?
Anything they need me to do. On a team you are a family, you can call on your family for anything. Their faults are my faults, and we need to fix them if we want to play better as a team.
What advice can you give other student-athletes?
I would say to any kid who wants to be a collegiate athlete you have to put the book over the ball at all times. You may be in school playing basketball but you're there to be a student too.
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KAHLIL DUKES- CAPITAL PREP
Tell everyone about yourself?I am Kahlil Dukes, I am a fourteen year old freshman at Capital Prep in Hartford, Connecticut. I strive to be the best basketball player I can be and I take pride in putting work in the gym, classroom, and hopefully seeing it pay off when grades come out and when its time to perform on the basketball court. I been playing basketball since I was born and I made my first basket at the age of three. I play AAU for the Connecticut Basketball Club (CBC) and of course my high school, Capital Prep.
I lead the state in scoring this year (29.1ppg) and all freshman in the nation. I got first team All State honors recently and I got first team all conference. So hopefully, I get a state championship next year. My plan is to make it to the NBA and then its a new beginning. Then hopefully I have Hall of Fame dreams and more.
What was your best game?
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My best game for me this year was probably against Windham Tech in Willimantic, Connecticut. I finish the game with 34 points and 12 assists, and a few steals I remember. It was a team effort though because my teammates finished the best all season that night, and two other players had over 20 points. We won 112-104 I think and that was our last season game before the playoffs.
How does it feel to be All-State as a freshman?
All State as a freshman feels real good. All year I had doubters and criticism that I had to manage and play through. I also had a lot of expectations for myself that I set to reach, and other people had expectations for me as well. Somehow I found it in myself to lead our team to the state tournament quarter finals as a freshman and lead the state in scoring. I finish the season w/ 669 points (29.1ppg) and I average 3 assists a game. I faced a lot of box and ones and different defenses all season, in the quarter finals I actually faced a 1-1-3 which I never seen or heard of. But really I just wanted to learn as much as I could, play every game like it was my last because I wanted to be remembered, and now, I can call myself an All Stater.
Why are sports/education important to you?
Education and sports are important to me because they both help me eventually become a professional at what I am blessed at, and that's basketball. Without education, you cannot make it to college. Without college you cannot make the money you need to live a dream. And without money, you cant live at all. Money rules the world, so I try to stay up on my grades and stay in the gym working on my game to get that big time scholarship I am after. Right now my GPA is 3.5 so I'm trying to maintain that or keep it somewhere around there so that I am not nervous when it comes to SATs. And as far as basketball, all I got to do is keep the mentality I have and everything hopefully will go the way I planned. I also pray a lot for those two things to be successful so I guess that's why I'm doing so well so far in my high school career. Just got to keep it going, never sleep, consistency was my favorite word my whole freshman year and it always will be.
What can you do to make yourself a better point guard?
Well to make myself a better point guard I could do a list of things:
1) I could surround myself by a group of guys who are great point guards or great models as point guards to look up to.
2) I could work HARDER on the fundamentals that are to be mastered by a point guard and focus on those for a few months to a year.
3) I could learn from a premier point guard coach. Like a Calipari (Kentucky Head Coach) or a Coach K (Duke). I also believe more in myself, potentially speaking. So I think the work I can push myself to put in will also better the outcome of becoming a better point guard. And simply learning from mistakes I make on the basketball court, and being a vocal leader.
What is your dream college?
I don't necessarily have a dream college but I am considering Duke, UNC, UConn, and Syracuse for big time. For little school but big conference I'd like to go to Baylor, Marquette, Florida, Butler or UCLA. For me its about the coach, basketball history or tradition of the school, and if I'm gonna be able to come into the system and play early. Other then that, I still need to do a little more research on schools and stuff like majoring. I think I wanna major in marketing, right now I'm considering that. But I still have a lot of time so we'll see.
What advice can you give other student-athletes?
Well for other student athletes, I can only say do what you gotta do and take pride in what you do. I think a lot of players get too big headed, too cocky, too satisfied, and too irresponsible. Sometimes I am even some of those but I try not to be and I have a lot of friends, family, and coaches that help me with being humble and things like that. As an athlete you have to understand that there two things, obstacles and competition.
Obstacles are the bad part, competition is the good part. Playing against someone who is trying to make it to the same place as you is great. There's no reason to be scared or worried that they might show you off. Its a game, somebody wins and somebody loses. You have to have a certain mentality, swagger, and personality about yourself. Go hard in every practice, game, and be smart in the classroom and on the court. Knowledge does anybody well no matter what sport you play or what you do. Try to learn from mistakes. Try to be the best player, student, and person you can be. It is a privilege to play sports, just enjoy yourself and have fun. Meet new people but be careful. Some people you can't trust. If your really talented, some people will try and trick you. Its a dirty game, and its a business. You just got to be smart with everything you do, say, wear, and who you hang around. When its time to perform on the court, field, gridiron, or whatever, then put on a show. When your doing work and you don't feel like it, just remember your trying to make it. Get it done, and do what you gotta do, and you will be successful as a student athlete no matter what sport you play.
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Shoutout to SoSportz for supporting me all season during my freshman year. Definitely a good program and nice to meet new kids and athletes with the same dreams as us all and be one nation trying to make it to the next level playing sports for a living. Thanks.
PIERRE HAYDEN- ROYSE CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Tell everyone about yourself?I'm Pierre Hayden, I'm a 5'8 Point Guard from Dallas, Texas who goes to Royse City High School and plays for the LBA Seawolves.
What was your best game?
My best game was this year against Frisco Wakeland High School I had 21 points in the first half and finished with 34 points in a loss. They were pretty good.
Why are sports/education important to you?
Sports and education are very important to me. Let basketball use you, don't use basketball. An education is the most important thing in life. Especially mines, I put education first. I carry a 3.4 GPA as of now.
What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
To make myself better, I can study other players who are older than me and work hard everyday. I have to listen to my mentors, my father, my uncle (AAU coach), older brother Perry Jones (number 9 player in the nation in 2010 class), and godbrother Lacedarius Dunn (Baylor basketball player)
What is your dream college?
I really don't have a dream college. I'm being recruited by a lot of schools so whoever wants me I will go there. I want to go a school who's known for winning, producing good players, and a place I can come right in and play. Just basically where God leads me.
If a College Coach ask you, how can you make our team better, what would you say?
If a coach asked me what I could do to make his team better, I'd respond with anything he needs me to do. I will play D and do all of the little things that need to be done to win. In college anyone can score so I know I have to do something a lot of people do not do. I have to seperate myself from the others.
What advice can you give other student-athletes?
Some advice I can give to student-athletes is to always stay in the books. School is important. Sports will always be there, if sports don't work out you have to have something to fall back on. And for the athlete part, continue to work hard everyday. Never give up and never let anyone tell you what you can't be. Have a dream and go get it. Be humble and hungry.
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Big shoutouts to SoSportz!!!! I really appreciate you having me on the site. Keep an eye on me this year! God Bless.
DOUGLAS MCWHORTER II- RIDGEWAY HIGH SCHOOL
Tell everyone about yourself?My Name is Douglas McWhorter II. Im a 6'3 200 lbs Jr. Linebacker at Ridgeway High school in Memphis, Tn. I was voted 3x Isaac Bruce Foundation Team Player of the Week, City of Memphis 5A Defensive MVP, voted best linebacker, and Team Defensive MVP. Last year ended the season with 101 tackles. I play Football, Basketball(ranked in the 25 in the nation),and run Track for Rideway. I also play AAU Basketball for Todd Day but Football being #1. This is a game I have fell in love with since the age of 5.
What was your best game?
That would have to be my game vs White Station(6-A TN state champions). This game I just found myself in a zone making play after play not thinking, just enjoying the game. It was not until after the game when I saw the flim and talking to my brother that I had found out that I had 21 tackles and 5 sacks. It was just a great defensive game for our team.
What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
I live with one goal and that is be better than I was yesterday. I take this with me on and off the field. I understand that hard work and determination paysoff so I study and train hard everyday to take my game to the next level and become a better person.
What is your dream college?
I'm taking my time picking my school. I have some schools looking at me but I'm undecided on my dream college.
If a College Coach ask you, how can you make our team better, what would you say?
I'm a student of the game. I work hard and look at film alot to see what I can do better. I have played MLB, OLB, SS,FS, WR, and TE. I can play anywhere my team needs me to play. I bring good work ethic,speed, and knowledge of the game and cant wait to learn more. I have been told that I'm like a coach on the field.
What advice can you give other student-athletes?
Use your gift and don't let it use you and understand that we are student-athletes and not athlete-students. Go just as hard in the classroom as you do in your sport.
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I would like to thank SoSportz for taking the time to talk to me and the other student-athletes.
SAADIQ MUHAMMAD- BETHESDA DAY SCHOOL
Tell everyone about yourself?My name is Saadiq Muhammad. I'm a freshman at Bethesda Day School in Savannah, Georgia. I played on jv and varsity teams. I live in the gym and I'm starting to live in the weight room. I work hard and I can guarantee I will be a household name by my junior year. I'm a humble guy. I'm also a double double waiting to happen. At only 14 I have already had Alabama State as one of my college choices. I'm on rivals for the class of 2013. I maintain a 3.75 gpa and I'm also in the process on taking the sat and act. I love to study the game of basketball. I try to pattern my game behind Lebron, Kevin Durant, Dwight Howard, and Demarcus Cousins.
What was your best game?
On junior varsity 24 points double digit rebounds and a couple blocks. On varsity 23 points.
Why are sports/education important to you?
Because they are essential in making it in life. I love sports.
What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
Play harder every time I'm on the court and become a stronger player. There is always room for improvement.
What is your dream college?
Georgetown, Michigan State, Syracuse, Kentucky, Florida State, Wake Forest.
If a College Coach ask you, how can you make our team better, what would you say?
Hold my man to 0 points every game and play better help defense.
What advice can you give other student-athletes?
School comes first so make sure you stay on top of your work and stay humble.
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Thanks for your time SoSportz!
ROBERT JONES- LASSITER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Tell everyone about yourself?Hello world! I'm Robert Jones and I'm 13 years old with my birthday coming up on March 29th. I'm from Louisville, Kentucky and I'm in the 8th grade attending Lassiter Middle School. I'm 5'9. I play for the basketball team there too. I played high school for Valley high. Junior Varsity and Freshman. I play AAU For The Truth 14u. I also played football for Valley Vikings Youth League. I played mostly every position you can think of but my main position is Quarterback. I'm attending Fairdale High School next year so be on the look out for that.
What was your best game?
I'm gonna have to go way back to my 5th grade year. I ended up with 23 points and hit 4 three's that game. Also in my first Junior Varsity game as an 8th grader this year, I came in and put up 10 points. The freshman game before that I had about 25 points and sent the game into overtime. Football had so many really good games. First game of the season I had 4 touchdowns which consist of three interceptions and scored off of all three of them. I also had a 5 yard run at the fullback position. In the middle school basketball league I scored 20 or a little more against Noe Middle and Conway.
Why are sports/education important to you?
My education is the MAIN thing in my life. I just use sports as a tool. I'm a honor roll student and been one since I started school. I have a 3.9 Gpa. I'm going to keep up the good work to.
What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
Something I can do to make myself better in basketball is to be a gym rat. Stay in the gym 24/7. Push myself as hard as I can everyday. I played high school basketball as a 8th grader so that helped me alot to become a better ball player. I can better myself in football by lifting weights to get stronger. I need to get a great work ethic so I can succeed.
What is your dream college?
My dream college is the University of Louisville. I was raised here and I couldn't possibly play anywhere else. I love Rick Pitino.
If a College Coach ask you, how can you make our team better, what would you say?
Playing GOOD DEFENSE! I was told plenty of times that defense wins Championships.
What advice can you give other student-athletes?
Give sports your all. Remember to use sports as a tool. Get your education first! That's what it's all about.
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Thank you SoSportz for your time
AISHA FOY- WILSON HIGH SCHOOL
Tell everyone about yourself?I'm Aisha Foy and I'm 15 years old. I'm a sophomore at Wilson High school in Portsmouth, Virginia. I started at point guard this past year. I play AAU for Boo Williams Elite 15U. I love basketball and it's my passion. I'm funny, fun to be around, and love to hangout with my friends!
What was your best game?
Had to be vs. Lake Taylor at Wilson. 16 points, 11 assists, 5 steals. We lost 57-46
Why are sports/education important to you?
When I see D1 basketball players playing on tv and getting a free college education, I see the life I want to have.
What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
Practice,train hard, become stronger and smarter on the court, listen and have a good attitude!
What is your dream college?
Any Big time D1 college that's willing to give me a free education to play basketball!
If a College Coach ask you, how can you make our team better, what would you say?
I will dedicate myself to my team by working hard. As a point guard, I will be a leader and know how to get the ball to my teammates and make smart decisions. I will be the coach on the floor.
What advice can you give other student-athletes?
It's never to early to start thinking about college and going to the next level. 8th grade is a good time to work hard, train, and work hard in the CLASSROOM!
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Thanx SoSportz!!
AARON BROWN- PENNWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Tell everyone about yourself?My name is Aaron Brown I go to Pennwood High School and I'm from Darby, Pennslyvania. I love to play ball and chill with family an friends.
What was your best game?
My best game had to be this year at the prestigious City of plams Classic in Florida. I had 29 points 10 rebounds an 3 blocks vs. Huntsville butler out of Alabama.
How does it feel to be invited to the NBA Camp?
I feel very excited to be invited because this gives me a chance to go up against the best high school players in country.
Why are sports/education important to you?
Sports an education are important to me because it opens other doors later on in life to succeed in.
What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
I can push myself to my full potential an strive to be the best player I can be everyday.I don't have a dream college
What is your dream college?
I don't have a dream college. I just want to play.
If a College Coach ask you, how can you make our team better, what would you say?
I work 110% every time I touch the floor so when you get me, you're going to get a hard worker
What advice can you give other student-athletes?
You're a student first so you have to care for your books before the court.
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JOHN OYLER- PLEASURE RIDGE PARK HIGH SCHOOL
Tell everyone about yourself?I am John Oyler, I'm 14 years old, and I'm from Louisville, KY. I am 6'2 and I play aau basketball for the Louisville Legends 14u and play aau baseball for the Louisville Samurai 14u.
What was your best game?
My best game would have to be in 08 aau basketball nationals 12u when I had 30 pts to go along with 6 three pointers against Rising Stars JG Gold. Or maybe in 2010 when I had 6 first half three pointers in the Indy Gardens aau tourney against Speice Gym Rats only to later to finish with 28 points. Those were critical games I might add.
Why are sports/education important to you?
Sports are my life. I have a sports activity everyday. I push myself so hard when it comes to them. I have a 3.8 gpa and I have achieved great goals in both for my life but I know I have to keep working hard in both to make it to next level too.
What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
I just need to keep working hard at my game in basketball and baseball. I need to keep basically playing these sports that I love all the time as usual.
What is your dream college?
My dream college would probably be Louisville. I grew up a Louisville fan, it is close to home, has good academics, and very good basketball and baseball teams.
If a College Coach ask you, how can you make our team better, what would you say?
I will go 110% all the time. You can always count on me to "knock down a shot", get a hit, or throw a strikeout in big time games.
What advice can you give other student-athletes?
My advice to student-athletes is to never give up, always go your hardest, and just have confidence in your sport.
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AARON ARMSTEAD- HALES FRANCISCAN HIGH SCHOOL
Tell everyone about yourself?I play basketball. Im a 6-4 combo guard who plays for Hales Franciscan High School
What was your best game?
My best game this year was against East Aurora. I had 25 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals, and 4 assists. I hit a buzzer beater to put us into overtime and another buzzer beater to win it in overtime
Why are sports/education important to you?
Basketball is very important to me and its fun. I am using basketball to help get me to a good college.
What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
Be more aggressive, focusing more, working hard, being consistant and picking up my intensity level.
What is your dream college?
My dream college is Ohio State.
If a College Coach ask you, how can you make our team better, what would you say?
I bring leadership, tenacity, and IQ to the team. I have the skillset as big guard to get things done on the floor.
What advice can you give other student-athletes?
Take what you want in life because nobody is going to give you anything!
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ALLSWELL OPUSUNJU- MCKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Tell everyone about yourself?I am currently a sophomore recently injured, cracked ankle joint, on October 2009 at the Glen Oaks game. I Love football and will do whatever it takes to get to the next level.
What was your best game?
Donaldsonville, it's when I had my first reception. It was an ugly pass and I adjusted in the air to make the catch. After I caught it, I got stamped in the air.
Why are sports/education important to you?
School comes first. I have to get my grades straight if I plan on getting to the next level. I am ranked 58/305 in my class and my GPA is a 3.1 for my entire 2 years of high school.
What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
I work hard. Sometimes I cry because I work so hard and don't get far but that just tells me I'm not going hard enough so I push myself even more. I need to work on my footwork. I know I might not be the tallest slot receiver, so I'm going to need quicker feet and I need to be able to move quick like a running back. My dad kicked me off the football team and I feel that he doesn't think I can make it. I took that and used it as motivation so I played in that game against Glen Oaks, hiding, coming home from games late, and sneaking in the house. One Friday night, I came back with a cracked ankle and that shows not only you that's reading this but everyone else that I will not give up no matter who tells me I'm too small or I'm not good enough.
What is your dream college?
My dream college would be TCU. It's not that far from home and I would be honored to where purple.
If a College Coach ask you, how can you make our team better, what would you say?
I would definitely bring leadership to the table and will improve the defensive backs position because I will go 101 percent. I would also make the team bond more, become one body, play as one body, one mind, and one Team.
What advice can you give other student-athletes?
Stay humble and love what you do. From my perspective don't let anyone tell you you can't make it. Just have faith and keep believing because GOD has a plan for you.
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I'd like to give a shout out to SoSportz! Thank your for the opportunity to show how bad I want to get to the next level!
CHANDLER FEYTE- SHEPHERD JR. HIGH
Tell everyone about yourself?My name Is Chandler Feyte. I'm 5'11, in the 9th grade at Shepherd Jr. High in Mesa, Arizona. I play basketball and run track.
Why is basketball your favorite sport?
Basketball is my favorite sport because it is very competitive and fast paced. The things I am best at are my defense, ability to shoot, and my work ethic
What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
I need to work on my ball handling and finesse passing when being tightly guarded.
What is your dream college?
My dream college is Arizona State because it is close to home and their basketball program is really getting good.
If a College Coach ask you, how can you make our team better, what would you say?
My work ethic, my IQ of the game, my ability to be coached, and my competitiveness will be far greater than anyone you've seen.
What advice can you give other student-athletes?
Whenever you're playing bad or get frustrated, just gather yourself, make a plan and go play ball.
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AMIN TAHERI- CHESHIRE HIGH SCHOOL
Tell everyone about yourself?Hi my name is Amin Taheri. I am a sophomore at Cheshire High School and I have been playing soccer since I was 4 years old. I feel in love with the game when my dad handed me a ball and I never stopped playing since. I first started out as a goalie and then moved to the field. The reason I changed positions wasn't because I wasn't good, it was because we had too many goalies at our school. I played goalie for a top team in our state and I gave that up because I thought I didn't have a shot at making our school team. I tore my ACL and Meniscus on December 13th 2009.
What was your best game?
My best game was more like a best tournament. It was an indoor tournament at this arena and it was my first time playing with the older players. I had such an amazing tourny that the coach offered me a spot on the team.
Why are sports/education important to you?
Sports and education are important to me because I believe that if you do well in both you will be a very successful person in life. For example, if I just cared about sports, there's a chance I could get hurt and lose everything I worked for and then there won't be a backup plan since I let go of school.
What can you do yo make yourself better in your sport?
I think I can become better in my sport by working hard and achieving things that others can't even dream of. I work day and night to turn myself into the best player possible.
What is your dream college?
My dream college is UCONN. I don't think I'm good enough to get there now but if I work as hard as I am now my dream might come true.
If a College Coach ask you, how can you make our team better, what would you say?
I would tell the college coach that I would bring more intensity then anyone else that he has seen before. I will bring passion and love for the game to the field and off of it also.
What advice can you give other student-athletes?
The best advice I can give student athletes is to remember that they are just that, STUDENT-athletes, there's a reason that student comes first and they need to know that. People care too much about their sport and don't care enough about there education these days.
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I thought my shot at getting recognized as a player was done, until I found SoSportz. With the exposure they give players, I now think that I have a shot at playing soccer in college.
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