James Harland '17 Recruiting Profile

I would like to introduce myself as a potential College Athlete, I would ask that you take 5 minutes to read through my letter of introduction so you can first hand see what type of athlete you will have when selecting me. I am an exceptional junior player as well as an outstanding student athlete. Coach, I would be honored to talk with you more about the opportunity to play for you and lead your team to successful years. I’m a 6’4,” plus. Australian State selected representative, high smarts point guard, an outstanding knock down shooter and defensive specialist from Melbourne Australia.          

This season I am recording solid numbers:

• Averaging 16 points per game
• 4 rebounds
• 5 assists
• 4 steals
• Shooting over 66% from the field

I am an outstanding academic student that’s has a US Accreditation Certified with a 3.99 GPA and 1395 SAT ACT 34 whilst also in the top 4 of my class academically out 280 students in that year level, 2016. I have been lucky enough to be offered a placement at the Number 1 University in Australia as well as it is currently ranked in the top 30 in the world. The Melbourne University, for a Degree in Science (medicine/ Bio Medicine). However I will not be taking this up to pursue my basketball career in the USA as I have had a considerable amount of interest from the start of 2017. I am looking to commit to a college who will requires my basketball ability along with my academic excellence.

Coach, I have graduated with honors from Yarra Valley Grammar a top 5 elite leading private high school in Australia this past December 2016, I would love to be recruited for your roster in fall 2017. I am an All State and representative player in the premier league in Australia.

I know with my work ethic and the fact that I am currently competing at the highest level in Australian Basketball at junior and senior level is enabling me to be at the best physical and elite level to compete at the highest college level. Coach, for the past twelve months I have been competing in the Australian Premier League Program senior men’s SEABL Australian Premier League program which is the highest semiprofessional league in Australia. This allows me to compete 4 times a week with players who have played 4 or more years at division1, professionally in Europe as well as ex Australian national and current national players. www.seabl.com.au to view the standard of this senior league.

For example competing with and against this caliber of player’s every day at training and games.

• Nate Buss - Northern Iowa Division1 graduate
• Benny Lewis – Played D league in USA 2 years
• Cory Maynard – Division 1 graduate point guard from Bryant university
• Tom Wilson – Point guard current SMU/ Boise State freshman.
• Rob jones – St Mary’s Gaels graduate
• Eric Williams – Training partner/coach Tarleton state SEABL MVP International player China, current Drew League player.

This is just a few of the players I play with and against weekly, I am physically, mentally and basketball ready. My video resume with comments from my coaches, Scott Christenson who was the Australian National under 19 national coach, Scott, who was also Ben Simmons and Matthew Dellavedova’s talks coach about my game and character and high recommendation to any college.

All State Selection 2016 /17 includes:

Selected for All State Representative team – 2016 U18 National Schools Championship (won bronze medal) In August, I was selected and represented my State of Victoria at the 2016 U18 Australian National Schools Championships and we won the bronze medal. Selection for the State team was intense - 280 players from across Victoria and I was selected in the final team of 10 Averaging 18 points per game nationally

International Games and selection:

• Selected to play against University of Washington

I was selected in my Frankston Blues Men’s SEABL (semi-professional, open age) team to play against the UW Div1 men’s team during their August 2016 Australian tour (our team lost by 15 in a great contest). With my tenacious defensive skills, my coach appointed me to tag Markelle Fultz.

• Selected to play against Eastern Washington University

I was also selected to play against D1 School, Eastern Washington on their trip down under in August. Our SEABL team won by 6 points in a very competitive match-up.

Coach, I am excited about the opportunities I can bring to you and look forward to hearing back from you. I’d love to speak with you on Skype or cell phone very soon, if at all possible. I Believe as do my coaches who know I can make a strong and leading contribution to your college program under you guidance.

Thank you,

James Harland

Contact Details

Skype: James.Harland24

Cell: (011 61) 432 329 280