The athlete: Drew is back for senior campaign, his third season as a Lion?played in all 26 games as a junior, making one start?averaged 2.6 points per game?made 16 triples, shooting at a 30 percent clip?contributed as a sophomore, averaging 3.5 points per game in 27 appearances?shot 41 percent from behind the arc and 80 percent from the free-throw line?also named an NAIA Academic All-American in 09-10?came to the Lions after transferring from Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington?graduated from El Toro High School where he was Sea View League MVP and a First team All-CIF player?competed for Head Coach Todd Dixon, a former standout guard and Athlete of the Year for Vanguard University, then known as Southern California College?also played volleyball?has played basketball for ten years?good shooter with deep three-point range?very good passer?smart player who knows the game well?Vanguard will need his shooting ability in 2010.
The person: Drew was born in Anaheim, California to parents Ron and Sue on October 21, 1987?has one younger brother, who plays college volleyball, and a younger sister, who attends VU?graduating in May with a Business degree?loves eating Mexican food at "Chipotle"?favorite Scripture is Romans 8?favorite TV show is "Seinfeld" and movie is "Finding Forrester"?roots for the Kentucky Wildcats?sports hero is Reggie Miller?likes the color blue and the number 24?hobbies are playing hoops, the beach, and hanging out with family and friends?most respects his dad?learned that hard work pays off?basketball has taught him teamwork?career goal is to own his own sports training business.
Senior Reflection: Vanguard is a great University where I grew in my faith. I want to be remembered for what kind of person I was and what I brought to the team.
Coach Soliday's Comments: Drew is a smart player who has done a great job preparing for his senior season. He wants to have a good year and his ability to shoot the three will give him a great chance to find time on the wing.
