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Katie Nash, a 2016 National Scouting Report basketball prospect, has figured out two key things about recruiting.
First, coming from a small school in Indiana, the odds are stacked against her. South Knox High School, located on the outskirts of Vincennes, has only 400 students. Her senior class? Seventy-seven.
Second, to be a highly desirable college prospect in her situation, she doesn’t have to be the very best athlete on the floor. She isn’t required to be the smartest, the quickest or the strongest. No, if she really want to impress college coaches, Katie knows that she must have a great attitude and bring it every day to practice and games.
“[Katie] is always pushing herself to get better and grow as a player,” South Knox coach Hollie Anson-Eaves said. “She is an extremely hard worker on and off the court. I have had the privilege of coaching Katie her junior and senior years of high school. She is one of those people who sets a goal and will not stop until she gets that goal. Katie has set many goals for herself; one of those is playing at the next level. I feel this is very obtainable for her. I have watched this young lady work very hard to get to the position she is now. Katie is a coach able individual who strives to complete any objective I ask of her. She is also willing to put in the time outside of practice that is needed to improve her skills.”
Need more proof?
The 5-10 basketball post player and volleyball front row hitter has garnered two separate Mental Attitude awards in two different sports.
When an NSR scout first evaluated her, Katie’s approach to the game was just as impressive as her play.
“Katie Nash is an extremely hard working, dedicated athlete with a positive attitude and work ethic that will ensure a successful career,” her NSR scouting report reads. “She is a four-year starter on the varsity basketball team and she has the ability to be in the right spot at the right time for rebounds and loose balls. She’s not afraid to be physical. One of Katie’s greatest strengths is her offensive rebounding ability. Whenever she steps on the floor, it’s always maximum effort, never takes a possession off. She is an absolute coach’s dream, a tireless worker, gym rat. Katie is an excellent leader on and off the court, too.”
It doesn’t do her any harm that she is averaging a double-double halfway through her senior season. Katie averages 13 points and 13 rebounds per game. She is hearing from a number of NCAA Division II and III schools.
Katie said she has gone on one official visit so far with another one scheduled for this month. By the sound of it, she likely will be going on several more.
“I’m very excited about the schools interested in me,” she said. “A few are eight hours away, but that’s okay with me.”
Nash carries that same positive attitude into the classroom. A three-year member of the National Honor Society and four-year member of the Academic Achievement Society, Katie boasts a 3.94 GPA and 24 ACT score. As more schools take notice of this multi-talented student-athlete, coaches should be quick to notice her academic accomplishments.
“I love the game,” Katie said. “By playing in college, I can extend my playing time. I feel I have not peaked as a player and still have much to accomplish on the court. A basketball scholarship will also help me afford to attend a school in an area I may not have been able to attend otherwise. Someday I will be a teacher and hope to coach a team of my own. Playing at the college level will provide experiences to make me a better person and coach later.”
National Scouting Report is dedicated to finding scholarship opportunities for athletes who possess the talent, desire, and motivation to compete at the collegiate level. We’ve helped connect thousands of athletes with their perfect college.