Ben Sheridan '16 Recruiting Profile

My collegiate goals are to continue to preform very highly in academics and in basketball. I have been a multi-sport athlete all my life, but basketball has always been my true passion. As a freshman and sophomore, I was the starting Quarterback and 2nd basemen for my school's JV football and baseball teams. I am about to enter my senior year at Stephen F. Austin High School, and I am very excited to start working toward capturing a district championship with my team. Last season, as a junior, I gave up football to primarily focus on basketball. I earned a starting spot on the Austin High varsity team, where I led my team in assists. I take pride in my work ethic as a basketball player, and never take a single day for granted. I realize that I can always find ways to improve my game. In my opinion, what makes me stand out as a basketball player is that I'm extremely unselfish and very coach-able.I understand that the team as a whole is more important than the individual, while I will always do whatever it takes to help the team win. Offensively, I'm a very confident and balanced player. I have great court vision and always look to create shots for my teammates. If a defender gives me space I have the ability to shoot the ball from three point range or pull up for a mid range jump shot.I always look to attack the rim and get to the paint when a drive lane opens up open up as well.  My biggest threat to opposing defenses is my ability to to run the lanes on fast breaks and score in transition. Defensively, I know that I will always have to outwork my opponent due to my height. Overall, I'm always hustling on the basketball court. I will sacrifice my body for a loose ball or a rebound. My GPA is a 3.97 and I am ranked in the top 10% of my class. I understand the importance of academics and always work hard to maintain a high GPA.