Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Eric D. Graham, II. I have been participating in the sport of basketball for several years. It has always been a dream of mine to attend a college that not only provides me the opportunity to play for an established college/university team, but a college/university that will allow me to establish a career as a high school teacher in hopes of becoming a high school or college level coach. 
I have always had the support of both parents, as well as a 15 year old brother that will one day follow in my foot steps. College is a non-negotiable in my household, so why not enjoy it even more by playing a sport that I am truly passionate about while furthering my studies to fully exude what it means to be a student-athlete. 
As a freshmen in high school at Grovetown High, I led my Jr. Varsity team in winning the county championship where I was selected MVP of the tournament. As a sophmore, my ability to lead my team to several victories did not perish. As a starting varsity combo guard, I finished my senior season averaging 19 PPG, selected as a member of the 1st Team All Regional (Junior and Senior Year), 2nd Team All Regional (Sophomore Year), Offensive Player of the Year (9-12), I assisted my team in achieving 2nd place in our region tournament (This accomplishment made school's history). I also assisted my team in making it to the State's "Sweet 16" in my region (This accomplishment made school's history). I became a member of the school's 1000 Point Club and I became the first male player in school's history to score over 1200 career points. During my high school career I have tried to surpass all of the goals that I have set forth in the classroom and on the court. In order for me to accomplish these goals, I must keep our family motto in mind,

PLAY HARD, PRAY HARDER.

Thank you for your time and consideration, 
Eric D. Graham, II