Joao Da Costa

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June 10, 2001

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About Athlete

Basketball is my passion. As a Basketball player, my ultimate goal is to come to America where I will be able to experience a college education and have the opportunity to continue my basketball career while playing at the highest level.

Teams

2016-2017 - U16 Regional Vice Champion with SC Beira Mar

Final Phase Stats:

7 PPG

3 RPG

1 APG

1.5 SPG

2018-2019 – U18 Regional Champion with SC Beira Mar

Final Phase Stats:

13 PPG

4 RPG

3 APG

1.3 SPG

2018-2019 – U18 National Champion with SC Beira Mar

Final Phase Stats:

17 PPG

5 RPG

1 APG

1.7 SPG

2018-2019 – 6th Place in the U18 European Championship (Division B) playing by the U18 Portugal National Team:

Championship Stats:

4.7 PPG

1.6 RPG

0.9 APG

0.9 SPG

Championships

2016-2017 - U16 Regional Vice Champion with SC Beira Mar

2018-2019 – U18 Regional Champion with SC Beira Mar

2018-2019 – U18 National Champion with SC Beira Mar

2018-2019 – 3rd Place in International Luxemburg Tournament playing by the U18 Portugal National Team

2018-2019 – 2nd Place in International Póvoa de Varzim Tournament playing by the U18 Portugal National Team

2018-2019 – 6th Place in the U18 European Championship (Division B) playing by the U18 Portugal National Team

What makes you different?

I breathe basketball! I feel that whenever I am at the basketball court I am the happiest and most fulfilled version of myself. Thus, I am determined to work as hard as possible in order to achieve my goal of playing college basketball.

Why do you want to compete in college?

The American universities will allow me to combine both my academic and basketball careers, which is something very hard to do in Portugal. Besides, the USA schools’ facilities are unreal, which makes any athletes’ experience unforgettable.

Furthermore, I believe that college basketball will offer me the best conditions and the right level of competition to continue developing my basketball skills.

College Goals?

I am convinced that getting a college degree in the US will really boost my future career.

I want to be able to achieve my academic goals without compromise my basketball development.

Anything else we should know?

As an athlete and basketball player, I greatly value teamwork and camaraderie, as I believe that teamwork makes dream work.

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