Monet Burkett '17 Recruiting Profile
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2016 Highlights Personal Statement
I am the best candidate for all colleges because I show potential on and off the court. The qualities that I possess will greatly contribute to your college and I won’t easily be forgotten. I am unique in many ways but most of all I'm studious and athletic.
Many people are lazy when it comes to school because they think it’s too much work but me I am very serious about it. I never give half the effort in anything I do because it won’t make me any better or get me anywhere. I care a lot about education and academics and I try very hard to get excellent grades. Many nights I stay up past midnight to finish my homework and then the next day I wake up at 3:50 in the morning to go run for Cross Country. I also manage to stay studious during all my sports seasons even if I get home at 11:00 some nights and haven't been home since I left for school. You can see through my years that I’ve managed to get good grades even with the extra curricular activities I do including NHS.
Most important is that I'm very athletic and I can contribute greatly to the athletic program. I think I would be a great asset to the basketball team because I am a hard worker and will give everything I have each and every practice and game. I have received numerous awards for basketball and other sports showing that I'm versatile.
My hundred percent effort promises you that I will take my studies seriously. Also,my athletics will have an impact on the school and team I play for. You wouldn't be making a mistake choosing me to attend your college.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- Varsity Starter
- 3 years
- 2016 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #1
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, 2nd Team All-Area
- 2015 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #1
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Area, 1st Team All-Conference
- 2014 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #1
Individual Awards
- Honorable Mention, Honorable Mention All-Conference, Honorable Mention All-Area
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 5 seasons
- 2016 Florida Comets (AAU)
- Coach Bennie Shaw
- 2016 Naples Sparks (AAU)
- Coach Brandon Jones
- 2015 Florida Future (AAU)
- Coach Scott Woolam
- 2012 Naples Storms (AAU)
- Coach Ron Mosbach
- 2011 Naples Storms (AAU)
- Coach Ron Mosbach
Coach References
- Travel / Club Coach
- Bennie Shaw
- High School Assistant Coach
- Brandon Jones
- High School Head Coach
- Tiffany Merchant
- Strength
- Kim Butts
- Athletic Director
- Erik Timko
- Private Coach
- John Benoit
- High School Head Coach
- Jamie Navarro
Training
- Basketball
- 9 years
- Started at the age of 8 at the local rec league. Continued playing there until 15 years of age. My first travel team was in 6th grade until present with different AAU teams. Played all 3 years in Middle School as a starter point guard. Played Varsity on my High School team from 9th grade -11th grade as the starter point guard. Athlete of the week in Collier County for the Naples Daily News in 10th grade. Made All Area in 9th, 10th and 11th grade. Received the National Scouting Report Award Made All Conference in 10th and 11th grade/ honorable mention in 9th grade Best offensive player in 10th and 11th grade. Most improved player in 9th grade. A starter varsity player in 9th, 10th and 11th grade. I helped my team win the first round of districts for the first time in 8 years with 28 points. Took 1st place in county and districts and took 2nd place for regional’s at the Knights of Columbus free throw contest in middle school. MY TRAINING: I'm at the school 2-3 days a week training doing dribbling skills, shooting, plays and scrimmage. I practice at home working on my dribbling and go to the local parks and rec to pick up games and practice shooting. I am in a weight training class at school 5 days a week. I run everyday long distance.
- Cross Country
- 7 years
- As a team we placed 4th in regionals to qualify for states in 11th grade. As a team we went to states for the first time in school history in 11th grade. As a team we took 2nd place for districts in 10th and 11th grade. Our team took 1st place at the Collier County Races in 10th and 11th grade. Made All-Conference in 10th, 11th and 12th grade . Honorable Mention in 11th and 12th grade. 1st place team trophies at Disney and Florida Runners in 10th grade. Most Improvement award in 9th grade. Most Dedicated award in 11th grade. MVP award in 12th grade First place at the North Collier middle school x-country race. Received ribbons and metals for various races. First place winner at the Immokalee Indian 3k race in 12th Co-Captain 12th Grade R MY TRAINING: 6-7 days per week. Two days a week I get up at 4:00am to be at school at 4:45am to do speed work. Three days a week I get up at 5:00am to be at school at 5:45am to run 3-7 miles. Monday thru Friday we run 2-4 miles after school and do weight training. If we do not have a meet on Saturday we do hill training.
Statistics
| Statistic | 2016 Varsity Team | 2015 Varsity Team | 2014 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points/Game | 232/22 | 300/20 | 199/23 |
| Season High Points | 28 | 30 | 19 |
| Rebounds/Game | A new young coach, she did not keep stats. Look at my current stats w/ AAU & 10th&11th grade | 3.5 | 2.8 |
| Games Played | 22 | 20 | 23 |
| Season High Rebounds | 7 | 9 | |
| Assists/Game | 3 | 2.0 | |
| Season High Assists | 7 | 5 | |
| Steals/Game | 2.6 | 45/23 | |
| Blocks/Game | 0.2 | 5/23 | |
| Field Goal Pct. | 35.0 | 26.7 | |
| Free Throw Pct. | 74.6 | 66.7 | |
| 3 Point FG's | 36 | 21 | |
| 3 Point FG Pct. | 26.9 | 21.4 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Economics Honors 12th grade, Ceramics Honors 12th grade, US History 11th grade, Pre-Calculus 11th gradeAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP English Literature 12th grade, AP Calculus 12th grade, AICE Marine Science 12th grade, AICE Thinking Skills 12th grade, AP English 11th grade, AP Chemistry 11th gradeRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
NoAwards and Activities
- AwardsInducted into the National Honor Society in 11th grade. Straight A honor student since 6th grade up until 11th grade. One of nine students chosen for “Students of Recognition” in 11th grade. Take all AP, Honor, AICE and Pre-AICE Courses. Member of the Junior Honor Society in middle school. Received the Optimist Award for Collier County in 7th grade. Received year end awards for straight A’s in middle school. Received year end awards for high GPA in 9th, 10th and 11th grade. Invited to the National Youth Leadership Forum in Washington D.C. Invited to the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders
- ActivitiesNational Honor Society, Students of Recognition, Junior Honor Society
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