James Richards '21 Recruiting Profile

I would like to attend college to study biology and ultimately become a Game Warden.  My all time goal is to be the best basketball player I can be, I want to be able to tell my kids I played college basketball.   I am a three sport athlete in basketball, football, and track.  I received All-State football awards and all-conference basketball awards my junior year.  Our team finished as 1A football state champions and placed 3^rd in the 2A basketball state championships my junior year.  I know what it takes to compete competitively and have an understanding of the commitment it takes to play at the next level as my older brother plays football for the University of Wyoming.  Also, I understand the value of a true team player.   I believe my biggest strength is my defense, followed by a close second, my ability to see the court and make plays.  I have the confidence to shoot the long range shot and finished last season with a 35% 3 point percentage with 57 made 3 pointers in 23 games.  I am confident that I can improve upon that percentage.  I am the captain of my football team this year as a senior, therefore feel that speaks for my character.