Jarie

Relentless on the court, a true point guard leader—grinding daily, lifting teammates, and proving why the game runs through him.

Placed 25th

in their group

Thank you for generously supporting Jarie in this year’s competition. Your support helps empower the V Foundation for Cancer Research and the Why Not You Foundation in their respective missions to save lives and empower today's youth to become tomorrow's leaders.

 

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What do they love most about playing their sport(s)?

I love basketball because it’s where I feel most alive. It’s more than a game — it’s my escape, my passion, my grind. On the court, I get to be me.


Who inspires them—on or off the field—and why?

On the court, I’m inspired by Kyrie for his skill and creativity. Off the court, my family keeps me grounded and hungry to succeed.


What’s one moment in their athletic journey that makes you proudest?

One of the proudest moments in my basketball journey was putting on that Arsenal jersey for the first time — it felt like the start of something real.

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