Graham Kois

Class:
Freshman
Position:
Goalkeeper
Hometown:
Scotch Plains, N.J.
High School:
Scotch Plains - Fanwood
Previous School / Club Team:
Rutgers / PDA MLS Next
Height:
6-0
Concentration:
Business Economics

Before Brown: Three-year varsity starter ... First varsity start at age 13 ... Served as team caption junior year ... Earned All-State, All-County, and All-Conference honors as a sophomore and junior ... 2021 Union County Conference Player of the Year nominee ... 2021 New Jersey Midseason Goalkeeper of the Year nominee ... NJ.com Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior of the Year nominee ... New Jersey Seal of Biliteracy in Italian ... AP Scholar with Honor ... Starting goalkeeper for PDA MLS Next 06 age group ... Named a three star recruit by TopDrawerSoccer ... Won Mid-Atlantic Division three consecutive years (U16–U19), undefeated each season ... Won U17 group at MLS Flex and Next Fest (undefeated).

Personal: Son of Maria and Adam Kois ... Has one sibling, Ian ... Enjoys cooking, live music, hiking, skiing, surfing, and golf ... Lists Manuel Neuer as his greatest influence since he revolutionized the goalkeeper position.

Why Brown: "I chose Brown for its world-class academics and the exciting athletic opportunity it presented. Being able to study at such an elite institution is a privilege, and the chance to compete in the Ivy League for a historic soccer program, alongside great coaches who are genuinely invested in individual and team success, made it an easy decision."