Amya Cuddon '27 Recruiting Profile

"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity." 1 Timothy 4:12 (NIV)

As a 14-year-old sophomore in high school, I have heard many people tell me I'm too young. I'm too young to play, too young to be a sophomore, and too young to ever get recruited. My goal is to live out my passions and God's purpose for my life, with my age being a benefit rather than a barrier. 

I started learning the fundamentals of the game when I was 5 years old, and at 8, I was the only girl playing with all boys. However, my passion for the bars and the gym mat led me to continue my development in gymnastics, where I soared through New York state competitions for four thrilling years. In my first year in the sport, I ended my season at the bottom of the pack, which drove me to train harder. I returned to the NY State Competition less than a year later and ended my season with a placement among the Top 20 athletes in my state division. Unfortunately, my body had other plans, and I had to bid farewell to gymnastics sooner than I hoped.

But life's about rebounds. So, three years later, and some time staying active on the soccer field, I bounced back onto the hardwood as a freshman at Veritas Christian Academy and rediscovered my raw ability and love for basketball. Starting off on JV, I hustled harder than ever, earning my stripes and a starting spot on Varsity mid-season.

From basketball to academics, my resiliency, ability to tune out negative voices, and laser focus on hitting my goals make me a strong competitor, dynamic teammate, and coachable player. I bring grit, determination, and a hunger to constantly improve.