Every athlete has a story—mine isn’t about shortcuts or spotlights. It’s about learning who I am when the gym is empty, when the season doesn’t go as planned, and when the only thing left is the work I put in and the person I become along the way.
I grew up believing that if you did everything right—in the classroom, in the gym, in how you treated others—good things would follow. That belief carried me to Loyola University Maryland, where I earned a Division I scholarship and set out to prove myself. But life had its own lessons to teach.
My first year was cut short by injury. Instead of frustration, I found patience. My second year, the program changed direction with a new coaching staff. Instead of certainty, I learned to adapt. Both years, I spent more time building my mindset than my stat line. I learned that growth isn’t always visible to the crowd. Sometimes, it’s about the small wins—staying disciplined in rehab, supporting teammates, and showing up every day even when your role changes.
There were moments when it felt like I was on a detour. But looking back, I see it was the direct route to understanding what really matters. I learned to focus on what I could control: my attitude, my preparation, my willingness to listen and grow. I trained with coaches who challenged me to see the game differently. I worked with mentors who pushed me to be present, resilient, and self-aware.
Basketball has always been about more than the scoreboard for me. It’s about being part of something bigger helping a team, building trust, and doing the work that no one sees. I take pride in the details: making the extra pass, diving for loose balls, holding myself and others accountable. Those things don’t show up in the box score, but they shape who you are as a teammate and a person.
Transferring isn’t about starting over. It’s about carrying forward everything I’ve learned about myself, about the game, about what it means to be ready for whatever comes next. I’m not chasing hype or recognition. I’m chasing growth, connection, and the chance to keep writing my story.
If there’s one thing I hope people see, it’s that my journey is defined by the work I put in when no one’s watching, the lessons I’ve learned through adversity, and the relationships I’ve built along the way. I’m grateful for every step because every step has made me who I am, on and off the court.