The athlete: Alex returns to VU for his junior season in 2009-2010, after playing one semester a season ago?joined the Lions at the Christmas break, after transferring from the University of Nebraska?made an immediate impact on the VUSC squad with his talent and size?played in 17 contests, starting eight of those?averaged over 10 points per game, on 49 percent shooting from the field?led the Lions with 6.3 boards/game and 19 total blocks?chipped in 13 threes?at Nebraska, played for coach Doc Sandler?before playing for the Cornhuskers, attended Sheridan College in Sheridan, Wyoming?graduated from Canby High School in Canby, Oregon, in 2006?achieved a 3.5 GPA at CHS?earned All-League as a junior and senior, before being honorable mention all-state as a senior?also ran track at Canby?has played basketball for eight years?spent two years as a member of the Portland Panthers club team?exceptional talent?can score inside or step out and drain the three?soft touch on a smooth jumper?rebounds well?should challenge for All-GSAC honors as a junior.
The person: Alex was born to parents Kenny and Ginny in Palm Springs, California, on August 28, 1987?has one brother, who played basketball for the University of Texas, and one sister?nickname is "Chapp"?working on his major in sociology at VU?prefers the food at "Krusty Krab"?favorite color is red and number is 23?likes to watch "King of the Hill" on TV, and favorite movie is "Always"?roots for the Portland Trailblazers?sports hero is Kevin Garnett?likes the scripture Romans 12:21?enjoys Fridays and Christmas?favorite actor is Denzel Washington?when he is not playing basketball, likes to go to the beach?most respects his parents?basketball has taught him to handle adversity.
His thoughts: My favorite things about Vanguard are the location and the people here.
Coach Litzenberger's Comments: Alex was huge for us as a transfer last season. He is stronger this year and will help us inside.
