Derrick Wilcox II '15 Recruiting Profile

Play at the collegiate level and work towards my goal of completing a Pharmacy Degree in the medical field. I am a hard worker, academically focused by maintaining 3.5 or higher GPA and is a leader among teammates and peers. One great experience in my life was being a member of my high school's basketball team while maintaining a 3.5 GPA. The academic accomplishment was achieved taking honors courses on and the scale was 4.0. It has taught me a couple keys such as hard work and dedications are essential to become successful in life. It also has taught me a lot of responsibility, not only on the court, but also off of the court as well. I can honestly say that being a part of this team has made me become a better person. As the team Captain, I had to make sure my teammates kept their grades up while I encouraged them to stay out of trouble. So my academic achievements served as a role model for my teammates in the role of a team captain. My story for any athlete is to recognize that the skills of perseverance and hard work apply to both academics and their participation in sports. Excellence is a mindset and you can have them in both areas.

Playing basketball is my passion and I look forward to playing in college!