Aleya Gentle, Almeta Crawford

Aleya Gentle

Class: 2028
Position: PG/SG
Height: 5'3"
School: Almeta Crawford
Club Team: Texas Crush

Player Bio

How would you briefly describe your gameplay style?

I play at my own pace, a lot of ball movement and also working off the ball as well always looking for an open opportunity and using what the defense and offense gives me turning every play into something special

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

I believe that nobody in this world owes you anything and working for what you get is very important now I will be honest I do get in my head a lot, but that never gets in the way of my hustle and drive on the court I believe that not everyone has a fair opportunity but you can definitely make opportunities for yourself

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

a lot of non-sport awards. My academics are quite nice. I have many awards for that and I did banned for a couple years and got some awards in that area as well.

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

i’ve definitely developed in communication and being a leader on the floor as a point guard and also my confidence it has definitely improved over the years and as far as community service I’m always around when people need help and happy to give it

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

definitely getting into the game of Basketball was never expected by anyone from me not even myself to be honest and getting into a sport that was mainly recognized for taller, people or stronger being quite short was always a challenge because coaches and players didn’t view me as much so they used to often put me off to the side so I started teaching myself

What type of college are you looking for?

to be honest this is my freshman year in high school and I’ve had many ideas of what I wanted to be but now I’m not quite sure but as for colleges, I’d be happy to go to any one of them that wants me to play I want to go to a college with very good academic programs