It's Not Over - Keonta Murray
Keonta Murray: Its Not Over Having won 3 State High School Basketball Championships @basketball21_ had received offers from schools like; UCA, Baylor, Tennessee Martin, and Arkansas. Ultimately playing for UCA where in his freshman year he suffered a season ending injury where Keonta decided it was best to focus in school. Nevertheless, having that never ending desire to play at the highest level Keonta decided to try out of the Austin Spurs in 2016. Everything had gone to plan until an injury that would leave him out of playing the sport he loves for a potential 13 months. With his driven personality and the right motivation Keonate knew he could get turn those 13 months of recovery to 7. With the right mentally knew he wanted to get back in the court as soon as possible. It took time and dedication to get where he is now. Although knowing the possibility that he may not be the same as he was before. That is why in August of this year he is going tooMaryland for try outs to play for teams over seas. Ke has always been characterized for making everyone in the room feel welcome, noticed and appreciated. As when he was younger he gave his coat to a kid in need at his school that was being bullied. Although making friends might not come easy to us, we can all learn from Ke as he share his story of what it was like having to make friends in California a new state where he did not know absolutely anybody. As everywhere he goes he always tries to make an impact. Keonta leaves us with this, “There is always opportunities out there, you just need to find a way.” Be sure to go listen to his full story on @applepodcast @spotify and google podcast. If you also connect with what he had to say be sure to follow him on IG at @basketball21_ #shareasmile #podcast #spotify #applepodcast #basketball