Vanguard University

The Athlete: Kirk will redshirt the 2011-2012 season for VUSC?joins the Lions as a junior, after a successful career for North County Christian High School in Atascadero, California?played for Coach Brian Ricks, and was the league MVP in 2009?carried a 4.0 GPA and graduated in '09?helped his team to two straight undefeated seasons in league play?also played football for NCCHS?played club basketball for 1 Dream for two seasons?has been playing hoops for 13 years

The Person: Kirk Anthony was born on May 6, 1991 in Laguna Hills, California to parents Anthony and Julie?is triplets with his brother, Garrett, and sister, Molly?will major in Pre-Med at VU?likes to eat Mexican food and go to "Buca Di Beppo"?favorite movie is "Gladiator" and TV show is "Psych"?roots for the Denver Broncos and Tim Tebow?favorite Bible verse is Ecclesiastes 7:8?loves Sundays and Christmas?thinks that honesty is the most important characteristic for a person to have?most respects his dad because he is a role model and a man of God?life has taught him that it's only temporary and to not waste it?basketball has taught him hard work?career goal is to become an orthopedic surgeon.

His Thoughts: What I like most about Vanguard is the community.

Coach Soliday's Comments: Kirk is a great addition to our program. He is a hard worker who has tremendous character and brings a lot to our team every day.