Vanguard University

The Athlete: Cameron arrives at Vanguard as a junior transfer from Citrus College?played one season for Coach Rick Croy at CC?helped the Owls to a conference championship? teammates with current VU teammate Cameron Nettles at Citrus also played one season at Montana State-Billings prior to Citrus?prepped at Los Osos High School in Rancho Cucamonga, California?as a senior in 2006-2007, was named first-team all-league, as well as first-team CIF Southern Section?holds the LOHS record for most rebounds in a season?led Los Osos to consecutive league championships his final two years?averaged a double-double as a senior?tough forward who has a terrific nose for rebounding?smart defender who understands the game?can score inside or step out and shoot the three?good size, and will produce immediately for VUSC at both forward and center positions?great addition who will have a solid pair of seasons in the Blue and Gold.

The Person: Cameron Geries was born on February 24, 1989, in Arlington, California?nickname is "Killa Cam"?parents are George and Carol?has one younger sister?majoring in Business Management at Vanguard?likes to eat at "Genki Sushi"?favorite movie is "U.S. Marshalls"?watches "Family Guy" on TV?favorite color is black and number is 24?Isaiah 12:2 is his top scripture?roots for Kobe Bryant and the Lakers?thinks that being transparent is key?most respects his grandfather?has learned that God puts us in positions he knows we can overcome?basketball has taught Cameron to be hungry and stay humble?career goal is to play professional basketball after he graduates from Vanguard.

His Thoughts: I chose Vanguard because it stands for the right things as a basketball program.

Coach Soliday's Comments: Cameron is going to have two good years for us. He is constantly improving as a player and has the ability to rebound the ball as well as anybody. As his confidence grows in our program, Cameron will find ways to have a major impact.