Claremont Mudd Scripps

Life at CMC: Economics Major

On Court: Agressive counter-punching player...played #1 singles for four-time state champion Punahou team...two-time state singles champ, 1st team all ILH, and 2005 Player of the Year...ranked #2 in boys 18's in Hawaii and #110 nationally...as a freshman made his debut for the Stags at the ITA West Regionals and reached the quarterfinals before losing in three sets to teammate Larry Wang...teamed with Mike Starr to reach the QF of the doubles before losing to eventual ITA National champs Ellison and Oehm...was 20-8 overall in singles and 11-4 in doubles with four different partners...earned numerous accolades including 1st Team All-SCIAC, ITA West Region Player To Watch, and ITA Scholar-Athlete (for GPA of 3.5 and higher)...this season won the ITA West Regional singles title as the fifth seed...advanced to the ITA Small College Nationals where he finished fourth...has earned All-American honors in singles.

Tools: Babolat Pure Control strung with Babolat Ballistic Polymono at 40, that's right, 40 pounds

Personal: Likes hoops, the beach, and BBQ...favorite quote: "A risk not taken is an opportunity 100% failed"...would take Lance Armstrong, Dave Cook, and Pete sampras to dinner if he had the chance...brother Robbie is a senior at Dartmouth, where he played tennis for two years, and little sister Kristin is a top junior in Hawaii

Favorite Food...steak

Favorite Movie...Swingers

Favorite Book...Perks of Being a Wallflower

Ideal Vacation Spot...Hawaii

Being a student/athlete for CMS is...an honor

My pet's name...I dont have pets

My Hero...Dikembe Mutumbo

One TV show I can't miss...Entourage, The Office

In my spare time I...play NBA hangtime

Most people don't know this about me...I have two siblings

Most people wouldn't guess this about me...I am half man half beast

One word I would use to describe myself would be...sucessful