Starr Rivera '15 Recruiting Profile

I believe the most successful athlete is the one who is the best team player.  For an individual cannot win a game single handedly.  I strive to make moves or passes that help give others on my team the best opportunity to shoot, pass or drive.  Don't get me wrong I love to shoot!  In my freshman year, I ranked 26th in the Girls High School Varsity Division 1 for total points scored.  I then moved up to 16th in the ranks in my sophomore and junior year.  I pride myself in the years of developing my court vision skills and my ability to create openings or getting someone open.  I have been the main point guard since my freshman year.  Though I am a little shorter than some I make up for it with court sense, ball handling, speed, pure determination and drive.  There is still much more to be learned and that excites me.

Above all this, what I think really sets me apart from most players is my love for playing defense.  It is my passion and I love the feeling I get when I shutdown or trap up a dribbler, knock away a pass, snag a steal, pressure the ball to cause a bad pass or grabbing a rebound.

Please don't take my word for this.  Please take a look at my highlights on youtube under Starr Rivera #14 Roosevelt.

I am a very unselfish person on the court and off the court.  I truly live my life with the thought of what goes around comes around.  Be there for others in need and one day, if ever I am in need, someone will be there for me.

As for academics, my intended major says a lot.  I study just as hard as I play on the court.  My parents taught me to try to be the best at everything I do.  Although I may never be the best,  I will always be the best that I can be.

To really succeed in any endeavor for which I set my sights. I see myself as a little acorn wanting to grow into a beautiful Oak tree.  Knowing that in order to keep growing strong.  A lot of nurturing and guidance is needed from all kinds of sources.  I am that acorn who keeps striving to become that tall Oak tree of strength and knowledge.