Samantha Smith '23 Recruiting Profile
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UA Rise Session I...Personal Statement
I started basketball when I was in the fourth grade just to try it. After my first game, I fell in love with the sport. That summer I attended Duke and Kentucky Women's basketball camps and that was when I knew I wanted to to play basketball in college. Half way through my 8th grade year I lost my grandmother. She never wanted me to settle but push myself to be better. That season I played for her and won the Championship and got MVP. I have learned from playing this sport you can't wait for things to come to you. You have to make your own move and play to succeed.
I have been fortunate to have been mentored by successful women's basketball players including Megan Walker, Ka'lia Johnson, and Rebecca Greenwell. They have inspired me and showed me anything is possible. They also taught me what hard work excels you not just in basketball but as a person. Anything is possible if you stay positive and handle adversity well. I want to graduate high school, play basketball at the next level. and earn a degree. I want to be a sponge and absorb all that I can so when I finish college I can build a successful life and family.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 4 years
- Varsity Starter
- 2 years
- 2022 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #14
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, 1)All tournament team Coaches for a Change2) Voted 804Allstar3) 3 Point Champion 804 Allstar 4) MVP St Gertrude season, Honorable Mention All-Area
Team Awards
- Conference 2nd Place, Unity Bracket Champions Coaches for a Change, All Tournament team Coaches for a Change
- 2021 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #14
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, Captain/Coaches Award winner, Honorable Mention All-Area
Team Awards
- Conference 2nd Place
- 2020 Varsity Team
- Jersey: #14
Team Awards
- State Champs
- 2019 Varsity Team
- Jersey: #14
Team Awards
- Conference Champs
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 3 seasons
- 2022 Elevate Elite (17U Select 40)
- 2021 Pro Skills Richmond VA (17U UA Rise Coach Shea)
- 2020 Boo Williams 9th McCray (15u)
- 2019 AAU State 9th Grade Champs
Coach References
- Travel / Club Coach
- Tony Cooch
- Club Coach
- Devin Shea
- High School Head Coach
- Robyn D'Onofrio
- Other
- Andy Potts
Events
- Camp/Event
- UA Rise Session II and III
- 7/20/21 to 7/25/21
- Camp/Event
- UA Rise
- 7/10/21 to 7/12/21
- Camp/Event
- War Games
- 7/08/21 to 7/09/21
- Camp/Event
- Hampton Select Events
- 6/12/21 to 6/13/21
- Camp/Event
- Zero Gravity RVA Finale
- 5/22/21 to 5/23/21
- Camp/Event
- Run 4 Roses Classic
- 9/04/20 to 9/07/20
- BWSL McCray versus Factory Orange 52-36 W BWSL McCray versus Kentucky Premier 66-63 L BWSL McCray versus Team Blackheart 60-37 W BWSL McCray versus Michigan Storm 60-52 W BWSL versusTennessee Elite 46-34 L 46 points scored, game highs of 14 and 8 rebounds
- Camp/Event
- Scrimmage
- 8/22/20 to 8/22/20
- Combine and scrimmage with Carolina Flames
- Camp/Event
- The Prime Event East
- 8/14/20 to 8/16/20
- Went 2-2
- Camp/Event
- The Tune Up
- 7/31/20 to 8/01/20
- Went 4-1
Training
- Daniels Sports Performance
- 1 year
- Improve speed, agility, and overall athleticism. Coach Daniels 804.234.3310
- Matt Murrer Rockit Sports - Basketball workouts
- 1 year
- Individual skill basketball workouts with Matt Murrer (804-477-6807)
- Pro Skills Rasheed Wright
- 2 years
- Individual and group workouts to improve overall basketball skills . Rasheed Wright (804) 338-0269
- Onyx Elite
- 2 years
- Training with Corey, emphasis on D1 athletes, improve strength, speed, agility.
Additional Sports
- Lacrosse
- 3 years
- Varsity Team
- Starter for 3 years, Defensive player of the year, Captain 2023
Statistics
| Statistic | 2022 Varsity Team | 2021 Varsity Team | 2021 Pro Skills Ric | 2020 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points/Game | 11.8 | 9.4 | 11.7 | 7.75 |
| Season High Points | 29 points | 21 | 16 | 13 |
| Rebounds/Game | 3.8 | 4.2 | 3.2 | 3.1 |
| Season High Rebounds | 5 | 10 | 6 | |
| Assists/Game | 5 | 3.5 | 5.5 | 2.75 |
| Season High Assists | 8 | 8 | 10 | 5 |
| Steals/Game | 3 | 2.7 | 1.37 | |
| Blocks/Game | .05 | .2 | 0 | |
| Field Goal Pct. | 37 | 39 | 49 | |
| Free Throw Pct. | 71 | 66 | 89 | 75 |
| 3 Point FG's | 8 | 32 | 6 | |
| 3 Point FG Pct. | 29 | 40 | 38 | |
| Games Played | 8 | 29 | 8 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors Physics Honors Algebra 2 Honors Biology Honors Pre Cal/TrigAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. Political Science Physics StatsRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsAcademic First Honors Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4. Honors First Semester. 2019-2020 Scholar Athlete Award, First Quarter Honors 2020-21 year, First Quarter Honors 2021-22 year, Won the Prestigious West Point Leadership award 2021-2022 school season. Leadership Award 2023 Most outstanding student representing St. Gertrude Gates Scholarship Award winner
- ActivitiesClass President Chosen to be a Gatoraide, mentoring and leadership group for incoming or transfer students Volunteering at Chesterfield Food Bank Volunteering at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart- Caritas & Virginia Home Member of Gators Taste Club Gator Mascot
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