Haley Darnell '14 Recruiting Profile

Haley

I have experienced individual and team success as a multi-sport athlete, but my passion is basketball. I have an intense desire to play competitive basketball at the next level, and driven by that desire each day in workouts and practice. In addition to concentrating on my athletics, I take my classroom work seriously and challenge myself academically, by taking dual-college credit and honors classes. Playing basketball in college is my dream, and I will dedicate myself to work hard for my team, my coach and my school, when I reach that goal.

Coach Mike Helton

"Haley is an attack the basket combo guard. She is tremendous in the open court, with the ability to get in the lane in the half court. This past year she became a play to contact finisher around the basket, while averaging a 2 to 1 assist to turnover ratio. She is a strong defensive rebounder and a versatile defender."

Coach Don Osborne

"Haley is a hard working young lady on and off the court . She has the quickness, strength and discipline to play at the college level. She has the ability to see the court well, and can spot up for the three, as well as drive to the basket.  She exhibits leadership on the court and with the other players, and her scholastic scores show that she is an excellent student as well.  Haley has played on my AAU/Club team for the past two years and I believe she would be a great asset to any collegiate team." 

Additional Info

Entering the 2013-2014 season, Haley is a 5'6" senior playing wing for the Lady Blackcats in Goreville, IL. Haley has contributed to a very successful Blackcat team since her freshman year, with a record of 87-8 for the last three seasons. Haley's quickness, tough defense, and court awareness make her a leading transition scorer. She is a multi-sport athlete with much individual and team success on her basketball and softball teams. In addition, she has performed very well in the classroom, challenging herself in Honors classes and dual-credit college courses. Finished High School career with a record of 110-17.