On Wednesday, April 27, 2022, Souderton senior Aleks Smith was recognized for committing to continue his basketball career at York College. To view photos of the event by Keith Clemens Photography, please click on the following link: https://solsports.zenfolio.com/p315589754
Aleks Smith – York College (Basketball)
Major: Economics
Final list of colleges: York, Moravian
Reasons for choosing York: “I chose York College because I liked the coaching staff, and the basketball court was great.”
Favorite high school sports memory: “My favorite memory was Albright Basketball Camp my sophomore year.”
What was the progression that led you to competing in basketball at the collegiate level? “I’ve played basketball all my life, and I just love playing basketball, so I’m going to keep going.”
Coach Okoteh Stackitey says: “What stood out to me about Aleks was how hard he worked. He’s a gym rat, loves the weight room, loves the basketball court, and it didn’t feel like I was asking him to do a chore. Getting into the gym was never difficult for him. It was something that he loved, it was something that he wanted to do. What I’ll remember about him is his joy for the game. He’s a big kid who likes to laugh with his teammates and likes to have fun, but at the same time, he’s very serious when he needs to be. You can see how his work ethic translates onto the court. He’s a competitor, he’s someone who can take coaching, he’s someone who can respond, he’s someone who never gives up on a game and on a play. He loves to battle. He’s a dawg in the best way possible, so I love to watch him grind out there. It was a pleasure.”
About Aleks:
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite movie: Batman
Favorite music: Rap
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