"Playing basketball provides a release like no other. Once in the game, my mind is freed from all outside distractions, and it's game time."
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Career aspiration: Astronaut
Caltech Highlights:
ACADEMIC
Worked at Jet Propulsion Laboratory as a freshman (summer 2010)
ATHLETIC
As a sophomore (2010-11), played in 21 games ... Had season-high 9 points two times, the first in a win against American Sports University and the second against C-M-S ... Shot 31 percent from 3-point range
As a freshman (2009-10), started 12 contests and appeared in all 25 games ... Scored a career-high 16 points versus Cal Lutheran ... Averaged 3.1 ppg and 1.8 rpg ... Also plays third base for the baseball team
High School: Thomas Jefferson, Alexandria, Va.
High School Highlights: National Merit Finalist ... Athletic Honor Roll ... Varsity basketball and baseball
Personal: Born December 3, 1990 in Washington, D.C. ... Mitch and Candace ... Sister Willa
