Vanguard University

The athlete: Billy returns for his junior campaign on the floor for VUSC?had a very good sophomore season in 2009-2010, averaging nearly seven points per game as well as three rebounds/game?started 23 of the team's 26 games last year?led the team in FG percentage by shooting 50 percent?shot 43 percent from deep?made 43 free-throws, third on the squad?second on the team in steals?bounced back from an injury that caused him to redshirt the prior season?came off the bench for the Lions as a freshman, seeing action in 15 games?averaged 1.6 points, 1.3 rebounds and had four steals in his debut season for VU?came to Vanguard after a successful career at Temecula Valley High School in Temecula, California for Rico Thompson in the Southwestern conference?led team in scoring, rebounding and blocked shots?First Team All-CIF, MVP Southwestern League and Valley Player of the Year?athletic, physical player who can play multiple positions ?strong finisher in the lane?very quick off the ground?also can shoot it from deep?has taken on a leadership role both on and off the court for VUSC?should be a major contributor this season.

The person: William (Billy) was born in Huntington Beach, California on March 8, 1989 to parents Bill and Janet?oldest of three children?majoring in Business?likes eating at "Big Belly Deli"?favorite movie is "Into The Wild" and watching "Community" on TV?roots for the Anaheim Angels?sports hero is Christian DeGlymes?likes the color blue and the number three?favorite Bible verses are Romans 12?favorite things to do are go to the gym, tan, and do laundry?thinks that love is an essential quality to possess?most respects Keith Tonake because of the social injustice he has overcome?has learned that Jesus is life?basketball has taught him how to put a round ball through a hoop?career goal is to become a high school teacher.

His thoughts: What I like most about Vanguard is living in the beach house.

Coach Soliday's Comments: Billy is a great competitor who really understands the connection between preparation and performance. He has taken major strides in the offseason to build upon his strengths and minimize his weaknesses. Billy is going to be an outstanding leader for us and one of our most consistent players.