Kalai Akaka '19 Recruiting Profile

My college goals are to excel in my academics first and foremost, continue to be a selfless athlete, and keep God first.  I want to continue to grow into a great man with strong faith and service to others because my military parents always made this a way of life and instilled this in my siblings and I.  Coach I am a diverse player, with relentless fortitude, a dedicated team player, and I will always make selfless sacrifices for my team.    Hard work is what I am used to, because nothing in life comes easy for me and whenever I want something bad enough I will work hard for it!  Trust me you will see my action. I have been blessed to play the sport that I love with amazing people for most of my life,  I have played on the mainland, in Hawaii, and in China. We have won together loss together, and most of all we have grown together.  Basketball has been a part of my life since I was seven years old. I've been blessed to play in military leagues, AAU, and now Maryknoll.  I have great athletic skills and I’m always hungry to get better.  I will work hard daily, actively listen, ensure God is ahead of my life and just want to leave a positive legacy in life no matter what.  You see, I have a great family of survivors.  My mother is a two time breast cancer survivor, still on active duty with 27.5 years in,  my father a retired Navy Chief struggles with his diabetes and I will do all I can to take some, if not all the stress they put in for my two siblings and I.  I know there is so much for me  to learn in life and I also know God has some great things in store for me and I'm ready! Coach I would be honored to play for you!