Laney O'Connell, Mercy Academy

Laney O’Connell

Class: 2026
Position: PF/SF
Height: 5'8"
School: Mercy Academy
Club Team: Kentucky Premier

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How would you briefly describe your gameplay style?

Hard worker, can play against all positions. Versatile. Will do what is needed for team.

Can you provide a brief description of your mentality or personality?

Want to have fun. I take pride in my team and school. Understand my role and what. is needed to make the team better. Have alway been focused on WE>ME

Are you involved in any clubs, organizations, or have you received any non-sport awards?

NHS, FMA, and ambassadors. Grade Schoo FH coach

What skills or qualities have you developed, such as leadership, teamwork, or community service?

Have recieved the Sheri Applegate award in memory of a for student tragically died in a car wreck. This award is given to student who is unselfish and caring, a diligent worker seeking to fulfill the best of herself and goes about her daily task with spirit, joyfulness , and fun. Recently received the Jaguar award. This award is give to a player who represents her school, welcomes others

Have you faced any significant challenges? If so, please describe.

Learning to adjust to new roles to help the team where needed. Be one of the tallest on the team and having to play download hasnit allowed me to develop outside game. In AAU have improve my outside game I also have dyslexia and auditory processing disorder. School has been challenging and I have required years of extra tutoring. This has taught me hard work, commitment, and acceptance of others.