Gavin Reed '23 Recruiting Profile

Basketball has been a part of life as long as I can remember.  My dad and grandfather instilled in me the love of the game and my competitive spirit. I started playing in kindergarten, and have had some tough defeats and some thrilling wins.  I have learned many things from both winning and losing, and those lessons continue to help me mature as a player.  One of the things I've learned is how important each member of the team is.  Because of that, I was awarded with the Most Assists in a season and was named Team Captain the last two seasons.

Last year I was in an ATV accident which left me with a broken pelvis and ankle. I was unable to participate in sports for 12 weeks. It was then that I really discovered how much basketball and being part of a team meant to me.  I had to push myself to new limits to regain muscle strength and get back into cardio shape for the season.  Because of that experience, I do not take my abilities and opportunities for granted.

As an incoming freshman, I have set a goal for myself to graduate with a 4.0 GPA while excelling at basketball.  Academics are very important to me and my parents.  I hope to pursue a degree in college in biology or pre-medicine.  The college that I attend must have a strong academic program in order for me to reach my career goals.

I am excited for the next several years of my life and look forward to seeing what I can accomplish.