Jacob Alvarado, Romeoville

Jacob Alvarado

Class: 2026
Position: SG
Height: 6'2"
School: Romeoville

Player Bio

How would you briefly describe your gameplay style?

I would say I am a 3 and D kind of player, i’m able to shoot the ball well at a high level and I am also able to guard against tougher opponents.

Can you provide a brief description of your mentality or personality?

My mentality is that I want to help my team to win at all costs, no matter how badly I perform or how badly I get fouled, my mentality is that I will win and help my team to succeed.

Are you involved in any clubs, organizations, or have you received any non-sport awards?

I do track and cross country for my high school and i also used to be involved in band when i decided to fully commit to playing basketball and i won a couple medals in band.

What skills or qualities have you developed, such as leadership, teamwork, or community service?

I have definitely developed my leadership and communication abilities, mainly due to my mentality that communication is key, and if I can lead my team and help them to communicate we can win games and perform well.

Have you faced any significant challenges? If so, please describe.

The most significant challenge that I have faced in the past was when I really injured my knee and had to get stitches and was inches away from breaking the bone in my knee and it was hard being away from the game for the amount of time that i had to in order to recover (2 months) and coming back I couldn’t go all in so I had to slowly work my way up through that adversity.

What type of college are you looking for?

Im open to any kind of colleges, I would be blessed to be able to have an offer to play for any college, whether that be D1 or JUCO, or NAIA, etc. I just would want that college to really invest in me and take me in as someone who can make a difference and win games.