Adonis Williams '17 Recruiting Profile

My name is Adonis Williams, I am 6'4 and weigh 195lbs. I am from Spring Valley, New York. I have been playing basketball since I was 7 years old. At a young age I understood the game very well, I was not only able to get myself better but also get my teammates better. After playing AAU all my life I realize how competitive it is when it comes to playing basketball at the collegiate level. During my 7th grade year in middle school I was introduced into the Junior boarding school world. I applied to many different boarding schools and I received an acceptance letter from Cardigan Mountain School. I attended this school for two years. During eighth grade we had an successful basketball season we were undefeated in our league. Also in 8th grade I decided to try out a new sport. That new sport was lacrosse, it was difficult to catch the ball at first but after a few weeks of practice I looked like a pro. During my 9th grade at Cardigan Mountain I broke my leg towards the end of the basketball season. As I recovered from my injury I learned how to overcome adversity and I feel since that injury, I’ve been a more positive individual throughout my daily life. As I graduated from Cardigan as a 9th grader I now attend Brooks School in North Andover Massachusetts and was able to maintain a 3.0 GPA. I appreciate you taking the time out of your day to read my personal statement, and good luck in the upcoming basketball season.