Lily Niebuhr '22 Recruiting Profile

I have been playing basketball since I was 8 years old.  I knew shortly after stepping on the court that playing basketball at the next level was a goal I wanted and was going to push myself to succeed and reach for. I love how each person on the team is a part of a whole.  I learned very early on that you have to work for what you want in life.  I work hard on both ends of the court and I am easy to coach.  I also take direction and constructive criticism well and implement the necessary changes based on the comments given to me to help improve my game.

I take pride in not allowing my opponent to score and I believe that offensively, it is a team effort. The big plays are exciting to watch but it is the fundamentals that win games.  When I step on the court I am a strong force and only focus on only getting the job done for my coaches and my team.  I am continuing to grow and mature in my game and in being a confident leader on and off the court. 

I know that teamwork, determination, commitment, sacrifice, and hard work are at the core to becoming the best player I can be. I love winning, but valuable lessons can be learned in a moment of disappointment and no matter what, you can never give up on yourself or your team. I have a continuous drive, passion and attitude for basketball and my team.  

I work hard year round on my basketball skills.  I participate in AAU as well as small group and one on one training.  I am on my school track team and lift weights in a summer program, which all contribute to my athleticism.

In the classroom I am extremely diligent in making sure that I am getting grades that keep me on the honor roll and continue to challenge myself academically.  I am have been taking a minimum of three honors classes each semester.  I volunteer at local basketball camps in the summer and at a home daycare helping with all ages of children. I also am employed PT in my off season at the community center in my hometown.  

I am looking for a school that will be a good fit for my academic interests and one where I can continue to push myself in the classroom as well as on the basketball court.  I am open to all options to find the right school for me and continue to play at the highest level of competition possible.  

Most importantly, I will conduct myself with class and respect on and off the court, knowing that the way I carry myself reflects on my family, team, coaches and the school I attend.