Jonathan Hicken '20 Recruiting Profile

I love this game!  I've dreamed of playing at a high level in college all my life. I have been playing basketball since I could pick up a ball, motivated by my older brothers who played competitively.  I learned at a young age to do things with a basketball that I didn't know I shouldn't be able to do.  I have strong athletic capabilities and a great vision for the court.  I work hard and train hard both during and outside of practice.  I am a leader on and off the court, and strive to be one of the hardest working players for the teams I play for.  I'm honest, helpful, courteous, funny, and I listen well to my coaches, doing whatever they expect of me.

Outside of basketball I study hard and maintain an impressive GPA, taking difficult classes.  I'm fluent in French, having attended a French Immersion program since kindergarten.  I live my faith and have high standards.  I practice basketball every morning after attending an early morning church class Monday-Friday.  I'm an organist at my church and play the cello.  I recently finished all the requirements to become an Eagle scout.  I help with family chores and try to be a good friend.  Some friends and I are lettering through school in "Community Service" this year, with self-designed projects that include feeding the homeless and performing musically for residents in a Senior living Center. 

I know that where I go to college will have a huge impact on my life.  I want to play basketball at the highest level of competition possible while also experiencing an outstanding education.   I want to have a positive impact wherever I go.