Shyam Patel '25 Recruiting Profile

My career goals are to play college basketball and earn a degree in sports medicine or orthodontics. 

I have passion and love the game of basketball as it has been a part of my life since I was a toddler. I use basketball to learn and play the game the right way and learn from the game, which has a lot to contribute to in life. I have learned and valued leadership and social skills. These skills will always be a part of me wherever my life journey takes me. I have learned the ability to empower myself and my teammates and positively impact on and off the court. Basketball is not just a game to me but a lifelong learning process. We live, learn, and contribute daily as this is my life journey! I love to compete and play the game at a high level. It brings out the best in me.

I emphasize academics and character by dedicating and working hard in the classroom, learning daily the values of life principles on and off the court. I believe that greatness and satisfaction will come when you work hard in placing your mind and soul with 100% dedication in everything you do. No one can stop you from being great, but you! In my mind, that is what I believe and carry out daily; that is my daily motivation and mantra that I live by.