Sally Risk, South Point | Prep Girls Hoops

Sally Risk

Class: 2028
Position: CG/SF
Height: 5'7"
School: South Point
Club Team: Elite IQ Basketball Academy

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How would you briefly describe your gameplay style?

I'm a 2-way guard that can play SF: intense defense, shot blocker, push the pace in transition, good passer, good rebounder. My quick first step allows me to slash to the rim or pull up for a jumper. My defensive intensity leads to steals and fast break opportunities. I work hard to be a complete player impacting the game whether I'm scoring, facilitating, or disrupting the other team's offense.

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

I love matching up against top talent. My teammates know they can count on me to bring intensity to every practice and game – never loafing, never quitting. I'm the same person off the court, I maintain the same intensity with academics, piano, helping others, and everything I do. I have learned that leaders are consistent, so I am the person who is always putting in the extra work.

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

Beta Club, Bible Club, I travel to Nicaragua to do humanitarian work with an organization called Global Cross. I have received some perfect attendance awards, and other minor, middle school academic awards. I received a school kindness/humanitarian award.

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

Traveling to Nicaragua twice to work a feeding kitchen and help build homes for the needy instilled in me deep gratitude and commitment to serving others. I'm a leader on my teams, not for the spotlight, but because teammates know I will make the extra pass, encourage them after mistakes, and lead with a positive attitude. My empathy, communication and teamwork are helpful on and off the court.

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

Challenge: an unwanted year in a motorhome with my family due to my father’s work. Crammed into close quarters with awful online school, we left behind friends and structure, which caused uncertainty, stress and anxiety. Ironically, it became a season of growth; I developed critical coping skills that I needed later for the COVID-19 pandemic. I learned: challenges become opportunities!

What type of college are you looking for?

I'm working hard so I can reach high, looking for schools with a strong program and academic reputation where I can compete at the highest level while preparing for a future career. I want to be part of a program that genuinely cares about the players and pushes and develops them to reach their full potential on and off the court.