In this article, we tell you more about student-athlete Jahriq Kusmus. In addition, at the bottom of this article you will find the video in which Jahriq tells more about himself.
Sports: Basketball
Entry semester: Fall 2025
This is Jahriq Kusmus, an 18-year-old basketball player born in Veldhoven and living in Eindhoven. His roots are from sunny Aruba, where his parents are from. Basketball has been in his blood since childhood – he started at the age of six and it has been his great passion ever since. When he was 12, he made the move to the highest division in the Netherlands. He has now been playing there for seven years and has developed enormously both as a player and as a person.
In the early years, Jahriq was still a bench player, but through hard work and perseverance, he grew into a fixture in the starting lineup. That journey says everything about his mentality. As a person, Jahriq is known as social, approachable and reliable. He always brings a positive vibe and is a great teammate both on and off the field.
What makes him unique as an athlete is his strong work ethic and leadership. He always plays with full intensity – 120% commitment is the norm with him. You can see that in his workouts, his defensive play and his role within the team. Jahriq is a natural leader and a player you can build on. His drive to get better is unparalleled. Every day he works hard to get the best out of himself.
His dream? To grow into the best player he can be in America, get a degree, win games and eventually leave as a professional. His life goal is simple but powerful: to get everything out of life and fulfill his basketball ambitions. One of his big dreams is to one day play in the EuroLeague, against Partizan, and then make the winning shot.
What Jahriq brings to America? A strong defender, a driven leader and someone with a real winner’s mentality. He comes not only to learn, but also to make an impact – for himself and for his team.
“I always give 120% and you see that back in the way I train and in the way I play.”
Want to get to know Jahriq better? Check out the video below where he introduces himself!
