Alexander Smith '23 Recruiting Profile

Basketball is my first love and I have dedicated countless hours to the sport and my development since second grade.  I love the combination of teamwork and personal effort that is required along with the electric environment on game day.  While I enjoy offensive schemes and strategies, I also love being coached on the defensive end of the floor and that has been where I shine the most.  I understand that my size alone will not produce great ability so I have committed to extensive strength and agility training that is inclusive of weights and endurance.  I work with strength coaches at school and started playing volleyball this year which helps me work on footwork and my leaping abilities.  I am committed to getting better every day and pushing myself to be my best in every aspect of life including my academics. 

I am fiercely competitive but thrive in the team environment where we push each other to be better and hold each other accountable.  I am a leader by nature and always hold myself to a higher standard with effort and attitude while helping my teammates learn and improve.