Paul Lecurieux Lafayette is a 17-year-old power forward/small forward from France who is seeking to play basketball at the NCAA or NAIA level in the US while also studying engineering. He has played basketball at the national level in France for several years and wants to continue improving his skills in the country of basketball. He believes that playing and studying in the US will help him reach his goals and provide a valuable human experience. Paul has consistently strong academic performance and works hard both on the basketball court and in the classroom. His coaches and teachers provide glowing recommendations about his character, work ethic, and potential.

1. PAUL LECURIEUX LAFAYETTE
Age: 17
Position: PF/SF
Project:
Play basketball at NCAA/NAIA
Study at USA University (Autumn 2013)
Position: PF/SF
League: French national
Team: Antibes sharks
Height: 6’6(2m)
Weight: 189lb(86Kg)
Wingspan: 6’9(2.1m)
Video to follow at the end of the slideware

2. My Project
After several years playing basketball at national level in France, I want to
continue improving my skills in the country of basketball. Country, I
had a chance to discover during summer camps. At same time I want to
keep up studying and get a master in engineering.
To reach my two goals, I am willing to integrate a college in U.S.A and play
in a team in NCAA/NAIA.
Moreover playing and learning in a foreign country will be a great human
experience for my career.

3. My Strengths
• Scoring Versatility
• Finishing ability
• Assist
• Rebounding
• Defense• Defense
• High team spirit

4. Basketball/Sport Background
Year Grade Position Team League Highlights
2011-12 12th PF/SF Antibes Sharks National Championship on going
2011-12 11th PF/SF OAJLP (Antibes) National • 1/8 in phase 1 ( Sep-Feb)
• semi final French cup
2010-11 10th PF/SF OAJLP (Antibes) National • 2/32 best team French
championship
FOPB (Fos-sur-
Mer)
National • 4th best team French cup
2009-10 9th C
Mer)
UNSS Antibes (
Pôle Espoir)
National
School
• 2009 France Champion
National of School
championship
2008-9 8th C AGB (Aubagne) Regional • 4th best team regional cup
•2 weeks at basketball camp
Lakers California
• selected for France South
East team (TIZ)
Other:
• 8 years of Judo (1999-2007)

5. Academic Resume
Year Grade School Cumulative
GPA ( French)
Ranking
2012-13 12th High School (Antibes) 3.67(14/20) 2/20
2011-12 11th High School (Antibes) 3.86 (15/20) 1/11
2010-11 10th High School (Antibes) 3.82 (15/20) 1/23
2009-10 9th Junior School (Antibes) 17/20 1/25
2008-9 8th Junior School (Roquevaire) 17/20 1/25
2007-8 7th Junior School (Roquevaire) 16/20 2/262007-8 7th Junior School (Roquevaire) 16/20 2/26
2006-7 6th Junior School (Roquevaire) 17/20 2/27
Languages
• French (mother language)
• English (7 years, 6 weeks in USA) (Toefl: 57, SAT: 1120)
• German (7 years, 4 weeks in Germany, diploma)
• Spanish (4 years)
Diploma
•“Brevet des Colleges” ( end of Junior college exam) Award from jury
Hobbies:
• Piano, music, cinema

6. Why Should I deserve a Scholarship ?
I have always been serious and consistent at school. Since I was 14, I
have started playing basketball at high level and I put a strong effort in
giving my best in both sport and study. I am quick learner, always
listening, with strong team spirit. I think I have a strong potential and so
far, I managed to use it.
I want to continue my hard work and develop my potential at college in
USA.
To be able to realize my dream, I need to get the best financial conditions;To be able to realize my dream, I need to get the best financial conditions;
therefore the scholarship is very important for me. I am deeply motivated
to succeed in my two projects: basketball and school.
The coach and college trusting me won’t regret their investment.

7. What Coach, teachers say about me ?
•Coach (Antibes Sharks ): Christian Corderas ( Antibes, Avril 2012)
“Very good teammate, always the first one at practice, polite,
respectful and good relational, involved, good aggressiveness and
respectful of the instruction and game plan. Calm, lucid, patient, not
leader but always the first one to encourage his teammate.”
• Mme Zabib ( History and geography teacher) (Antibes 17/04/2012)
“I have been following Paul Lecurieux Lafayette since the 10th Grade.“I have been following Paul Lecurieux Lafayette since the 10th Grade.
At present in the 11th Grade S, Paul is proving to be remarkably
mature and serious. He is successful in simultaneously managing his
school work (with very good results) and his high level sport’s
obligations. I particularly appreciate his investment in time, the
relevance of all his class contributions and the quality of his written
work. He is a really valuable student to the class.
Paul is well educated and has excellent manners. I have never had
any disciplinary issues with him.
Therefore I have no hesitation in highly recommending him”

8. What Coach, teachers say about me (2) ?
• M Heckel (Math teacher in the 11th grade Class)( Antibes, Avril
2012)
“Paul Lecurieux Lafayette has an average of 16 over the whole year
(in 11th grade) (Sport High level)in Math.
Paul is a very lively pupil, very serious and very motivated. He has
achieved an excellent academic year, not only in his level of results,
but in his behavior in class. His mind set is remarkable. He really
deserves to be successful.”deserves to be successful.”
• M Aurelien Tegny (Physic teacher in the 11th grade Class)( Antibes,
Avril 2012)
“Paul is a very serious student, who applies himself, is curious with
good judging skills. Over and above his aptitude, in particular his
ability to understand, Paul always listens out to comments one makes
about him and takes them on board to better himself.
He has a good work methodology which will help him as study
demands increase after his baccalaureat. Paul’s plans are well
thought out and will thanks to reasons mentioned above, be a
success.”

10. Contacts details
PAUL LECURIEUX LAFAYETTE
+33 6 31 95 23 83
paul.lecurieux-lafayette@gmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/paul.lecurieux
http://youtu.be/FbOnasImiA4
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11. Now watch my video
Thank you for your attention
PAUL LECURIEUX LAFAYETTE