College Commitment: 2020 Irena Korolenko (Cedar Park Christian HS)
Colleges in Washington have done a very good job of keeping talent in the state for the 2020 class. Seattle University is doing their part to keep the trend going after picking up a commitment from Cedar Park Christian High School’s Irena Korolenko. Irena is one of the state’s better forwards and has the ability to make plays inside and out. She is a pick and pop threat from the four position and she can attack out of a triple threat stance with skill. After multiple strong years in the FOH Seattle program, Irena’s recruiting process is officially complete, outside of signing her National Letter of Intent.
Irena expressed a lot of relief now that she finally knows where she will attend college. “My recruiting process felt kinda long and it was a little overwhelming trying to keep up with all the calls you get in a span of a week. It took me a while to realize what I wanted and decide, but I am so glad I took the time to really visit each campus multiple times to really feel it out.” Irena took visits to Eastern Washington, Seattle Pacific , Master’s University, Point Loma and Pepperdine. Her visits consisted of really trying to imagine herself at each University and evaluating how her relationship was with the coaching staff and current team. “I always tried to see myself at each school and I really saw it at SU.” Seattle U’s academic program and closeness to home almost played a role in her decision. “It felt right to be in the city I love and grew up with.”
Irena also expressed much thanks to those that helped her along the way saying, “I would first like to thank God for this opportunity, it is such a blessing . Also my mom, she has helped me in every decision and is always there for me. I would like to thank my AAU coach (Marcus Tibbs) and my HS coach (Brittani O’Malley) for always pushing me to be the best I can be. I wouldn’t in this position if it wasn’t for them guiding me.” As far as her goals for this upcoming season, Irena really just wants to leave it all out on the floor and have fun with her teammates. I expect a big year from Cedar Park Christian with Irena Korolenko leading the way.
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