Phoena Anna-Kesha Dadson '24 Recruiting Profile

I have been playing basketball since I was 7 years old. I was inspired to play because of my older sister Phoebe since she started to play basketball before me. I saw how much fun she had playing basketball, so I tried it out for the first time. As I learned more about basketball, I knew that this sport was something I would want to see myself playing at a collegiate level.

I’m able to guard any player on the court whether it is a point guard or a post. My defensive IQ helps me communicate to keep my team organized on defense. On offense I’m able to easily get to my spots to either pull up or continue attacking the basket. I’m a leader that always looks out for my teammates and pushing them to be a better player and person. I am a very coachable player that is able to able receive feedback and implement it easily.

Basketball wasn’t always my first sport. My first sport was soccer and track and field however I also played volleyball and swimming. Doing these sports enable me to enhance my athleticism and work on different techniques that will help me excel in basketball

At school I am the hardest worker who is always setting high goals for myself in the classroom. When I’m not studying or playing basketball, I am out taking photos and writing poetry. During the holidays I go back home to Ghana and help the Impact Youth Academy that helps children that don’t have as many opportunities.