Lauren Turner '16 Recruiting Profile

I was fortunate enough to have parents that let my try everything when I was a small child including soccer, softball, gymnastics and even ballet.  I first played basketball at the local rec center when I was in first grade.  I dribbled down the court, made a basket, looked to the sideline at my parents and held up 1 finger.  I did the same thing, looked at them and held up 2 fingers & so on.  I have been hooked on the game ever since.  I started playing AAU basketball with Dayton Lady Hoopstars when I was in 4th grade.  I have passion for the game and a strong competitive streak. I feel that I am a very versatile player since I have played every position over the years.  At summer basketball camp at Vanderbilt I was given single game best player award.   I wish to play college basketball and further my career. I love playing the sport and there is nothing else I would rather do.

I cherish my basketball accolades.  I earned a Varisty letter my freshman year in high scool.  This AAU season  I was part of Dayton Vipers National Championship team.  This fall I was chosen as a regional Top 100 player by The Dabblet Report (jimdabbelt.wordpress.com).  So far this school season I am the 2nd leading scorer and 12th in rebounds in the entire Southwestern Buckeye League (www.swblsports.com).

I am a good student and am in Advanced College Prep coursework at one of the top high schools in the state.  In addition to basketball, I play volleyball and was JV team captain this year.  I feel I am an easy going person and have gotten along well with most teammates through the years.   Outside of school I am very involved in my church youth group and have gone on week long mission trips the past 3 summers.