Kaylee Hasley '23 Recruiting Profile

My name is Kaylee and I'm looking for a school that will further foster me socially, physically, and academically while building character and emotional intelligence. Even as a young child, I have always been interested in competing. I played softball, basketball and soccer. Each sport I tried, I gave it my all and consistently showed improvement. After years of being dedicated to all of these sports, basketball became part of who I am. Over the years, many have suggested concentrating on another sport because my physical stature could cause a damper in my dreams. This has only made me work harder, attend more practices, and shoot more baskets than asked of me. I have learned the importance of grit in all aspects of my life and especially in basketball. I would like to find a college or university that will allow me to play my favorite sport while also balancing me as a person and challenging me to build autonomy while maintaining the drive to become the best I can be in all areas of my life. As most basketball players would attest to the importance of relentless practice, grit, and drive, I would agree but add that balancing needs as a human being is also vital.  I am always working to improve my game and this quote sums it up best for me: “It’s what you do in the dark, that makes you shine in the light.” My ultimate dream would be to become a member of the Women’s National Basketball Association, and so I know I need a university that will challenge me to reach for the stars. I want a place where I can become the best basketball player that I can be, the most focused student working toward a degree that will help me become a woman of influence, and a place that will leave me changed. I want the moto of my college experience to be as Fred Devito said, “If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you,” and I mean change for the betterment of who I am to become.