Damon Diesel '24 Recruiting Profile
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2023 HighlightsPersonal Statement
I am an Afrikaans Basketball player, there have only been 26 college basketball players born in South Africa, I am determined to be the 27th. My education is also important to me, this is because I believe that if you are going to do something, you do it properly and being a Student-Athlete, this means I am a student just as much as I am an athlete. In addition, I am a member of Mensa which indicated that I have an IQ of 157, this put me in the top 1% of intelligence in the UK. I believe this has given me the ability think outside the box and to solve problems using unorthodox solutions, this is evident in both my play on the court and also in my daily life and schoolwork. Within my team, I am known for always asking question to my coaches in order to better understand the strategies we use in game and the reasons we use them.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 1 year
- 2023 Varsity Team
- Jersey: #9
- 2022 Junior Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #9
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 3 seasons
- 2023 Bracknell Cobras (National League Premier Division U18)
- 2023 BWC Playmakers (Wessex Open Division 1)
- 2022 Runnymede Raptors (Wessex Open Division 4)
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Kyle Francis
- Club Coach
- Martin Amoo-Gottfried
- Club Coach
- Martin Amoo-Gottfried
Statistics
| Statistic | 2022 Junior Varsity | 2022 Runnymede Rapt |
|---|---|---|
| Points/Game | 12 | 9 |
| Season High Points | 15 | 18 |
| Games Played | 10 | 15 |
| Rebounds/Game | 3 | |
| Assists/Game | 3 | |
| Steals/Game | 1 | |
| Blocks/Game | 0.5 | |
| Free Throw Pct. | 85 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Maths, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Spanish and History.Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. Further A-Level MathsRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
NoAwards and Activities
- AwardsI was chosen by one of my teachers to take part in a Mensa IQ assessment. The assessment results showed my IQ to be 157, this put me in the top 1% of all people in the UK. I then became a member of the Mensa High IQ Society.
- ActivitiesI was selected to compete in the United Kingdom Maths Trust's Junior Olympiad in 2021 for my Highschool.