Bennett Cotton '25 Recruiting Profile
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Personal Statement
Hi Coaches!
My name is Bennett Cotton. I'm known as a player who brings a great attitude to school and the gym every day. I take pride in my academics and maintain a 4.0 GPA / 92%+ average.
I am 6'9" tall, with a 7' wingspan, fast feet and big vertical. I am very athletic for my size. I'm viewed as a stretch 4 or oversized wing. I can shoot, I can post up, I can run the floor, I am sneaky in the offensive zone, and I can protect the rim in the defensive zone.
I am a 'no drama' student athlete. I listen, I work hard, I keep my nose clean.
I was planning on taking a gap year to maximize development and be a 2025, but based on the interest I am receiving I'm considering starting college in 2024. My goal is to play basketball at a great school in a great community, where I can continue to grow as a committed student athlete.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile!
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- Varsity Starter
- 1 years
- 2023 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #1
- 2022 Varsity Team
- Jersey: #4
Individual Awards
- Youngest Player on Varsity Senior Team
Team Awards
- State Champs,
- 2021 Sophomore Team
- Starter
- 2020 Freshman Team
- Starter
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 5 seasons
- 2024 CKatt (OBLX )
- Starter on U19 OBLX team ~ Highest division of Ontario Basketball Association Club Basketball in Province
- 2022 CKatt (Division 1 - OBA)
- Gold Medal Winners
- 2020 CKatt (Division 2 - CYBL)
- Silver Medal Winners
- 2020 CKatt (OBLX - OBA)
- Covid Shortened Season
- 2019 CBA (Division 4 - OBA)
- Gold medal winners
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Ray Tyghter
- Athletic Director
- Rudy Talarico
Training
- Elite Advanced Basketball Academy
- 4 years
- Member of EABA program from 2019 - 2022; Completed 4 years of training (100+ hours per year). The EABA´s goal is to maximize athlete potential and give them the best opportunity to advance their athletic career. This is achieved through on court fundamental skills training by experienced university and pro-level players and coaches.
- Nick Fantauzzi
- 2 years
- Have been training with Nick (Instagram @nick_fantauzzi) for two years for fitness, coordination, and conditioning as well as mental toughness and confidence. I really enjoy boxing, and Nick has been a great trainer and role model.
- Ontario Summer Developement Program - 2019
- 1 year
- OSDP provides athletes with a well-rounded basketball experience allowing them to work on their game in the off-season. Training sessions combine the fundamental movement skills of coordination, balance and agility with age-appropriate basketball skills
Additional Sports
- Boxing
- 2 years
- Club/Travel Team
- I've been training for over two years with my Boxing Coach. Basketball is my main focus so I'm not going to move to the amateur level. But I love it!
Statistics
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors student, all classesAre you in AP/IB classes?
NoRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsGraduated high school in 2024 as an Ontario Scholar Attending University of Guelph on athletic and academic scholarship, studying Management Economics and Finance
- ActivitiesComputer Coding, Boxing, Game Engine Design, Multiple Coding Language Learning, Guitar Playing, Friends, Family and Fun
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