American University

High School: Played guard for IMG Academy and played club basketball for FGB and then ECU … Earned Most Improved Player as a freshman … Was a County All-Star Game participant … Scored the most three pointers in a row by any IMG Athlete (seven) and won the IMG Relays for the three-point contest … A member of the junior national team … Played with Fort Lauderdale Maccabi team and won the gold medal in 2023, while averaging the most in every metric.

Personal: Daughter of Laleh and Michael Gottlieb … Earned a spot on the Dean’s List all four years at IMG, a Recipient of the Ascender All-Star Awards, and earned Academic High Honors … Loves to play, and has played, cello since the fourth grade … Enjoys cooking, being outdoors, staying active, going to the gym, playing pickleball, spending time with family and friends, watching movies/shows and anything involving health, wellness, and nutrition … Loves learning about ways to better both the body and mind, and is highly competitive in everything.

Completed nearly 200 hours of community service in high school, through mentoring younger students, tutoring, volunteering at Caridad Hospital, and serving as a Cross-Age Mentor for middle school students … Took numerous AP classes, was a manager for education rocks, and participated in multiple clubs and organizations.

Why She Chose American: “I chose American University because of the amazing culture and family atmosphere within the program. The coaching staff immediately made me feel welcomed and valued, and I felt that my style of play and competitiveness would fit the team well and allow me to make a strong impact.

“Of course, the outstanding academics were also crucial in my decision, along with the endless opportunities that come with being located in Washington, D.C. The beautiful campus, strong community, and ability to grow both on and off the court made AU feel like the perfect fit for me.”