Vanguard University

The athlete: Elvis returns to the Pride for his senior season, his second campaign with VUSC?played in all 29 games, making 23 starts?led the team in total rebounds, with 181 (6.2 average), and chipped in 8.5 points/game?tied for second on the team in steals?shot 40 percent from the field?came to the Lions after spending the two seasons at the College of the Sequoias in Visalia, California with Head Coach Russel Smith?was an All-Tournament selection?graduated in 2005 from McLane High School in Fresno, California?played for Head Coach Thomas Williams and was an All-Tourney and MVP selection?also played two years of club?also played football and was on the track and field team in high school?has played basketball for six years?one of the most athletic players ever to attend VUSC?explosive athlete?great rebounder?has worked hard to improve his shooting and ball handling?terrific defender?look for another season of solid numbers from Elvis.

The person: Elvis was born in Fresno, California on June 7, 1987?father Elvis Whitelow and mother Stephanie Riley?has three brothers and three sisters?majoring in Communications/Public Relations?loves the movies "Hitch" and "The Wood"?favorite TV show is "Entourage"?likes to eat at "Krusty Crab"?roots for the Chicago Bulls and the San Francisco 49ers?sports heroes are Michael Jordan and Dwyane Wade?favorite color is red and number is 12?favorite actor is Will Smith?enjoys playing "Call of Duty"?most respects anyone who made it on their own in life?learned that life is hard, but there are moments to cherish forever? thinks that it is important to have a sense of humor?basketball has taught him to be aggressive yet patient, and how to be a leader?career goals are to play professional basketball, work for a Public Relations firm, and model someday.

Elvis' Senior Reflection: I want to be remembered as the most exciting player to ever come to VU.

Coach Litzenberger's Comments: Elvis is a great rebounder and makes great plays at the defensive end. He plays hard and is improving everyday.