Vanguard University

The Athlete: Chris returns to the Pride as a senior this winter, after a terrific campaign in '10-11?was second on the team in scoring (11.4 points per game) and first in assists (3.2 per game) and steals (37)?shot 77 percent from the free-throw line, and was third on the team with 25 threes made?arrived at Vanguard as a junior college transfer from Miracosta College in Oceanside, California?had two terrific seasons for Coach Pat Conohan in the Pacific Coast League?was a scholar-athlete, as well as first-team all-conference as a senior?averaged 17.7 ppg and 5.4 assists per game?named team MVP?also was second-team all-conference as a freshman?led his team to the first postseason appearance in Coach Conohan's tenure?prepped at Winnfield Senior High School in Winnfield, Louisiana?was district MVP twice?first-team all-state as a senior?outstanding floor general?sneaky athlete who is very good at getting to the rim?confident and calm on the floor?good shooter who is a two-time team captain?will challenge for postseason honors once again this season.

The Person: Chris was born in Pineville, Louisiana?parents are Dennis L. Raybon and Mary L. Darden?born on July 7, 1979?nickname is "C-Ray"?has two older brothers and an older sister?Business major at Vanguard?likes to eat at the "Crawfish Hole"?favorite film is "Superbad" and television shows are "Jersey Shore" and "Another 48"?likes the color black and the number three?likes the quote "Lucky is when opportunity meets preparation"?thinks trust is essential?most respects his mother?has learned that everything happens for a reason?basketball has taught him that giving up on goals and dreams is not an option?would love to get a business degree and go overseas to continue his basketball career.

Senior Reflection: I chose Vanguard because I like the coach, I love what the program stands for, I love the area, and people told me this was a great school with a great staff and faculty.

Coach Soliday's Comments: Chris is a mature leader who brings talent and high character to our team. He can really score the ball but is also a good floor leader and communicator. Chris will have a great senior year at Vanguard.