COLLEGE OF MOuNT ST. JOSEPH - MSJ Lions Athletics

2010-2011 Returning Players’ Profiles1 Najeeb Abdur-RahmanGuard • SophomoreMajor: Athletic TrainingHeight: 6-1Hometown (High School): Homewood, IL(Flossmoor)Abdur-Rahman returns for his second season with theMount. He started last season on the Lions’ junior varsity team but workedhis way up to the varsity squad by season’s end. Head Coach Larry Cox saysAbdur-Rahman had a great off-season and with his confidence and gamegrowing, can play a major role on the squad in 2010-11. Abdur-Rahmanhas a solid all-around game and is a good three-point shooter. Najeeb isthe son of Khaleel Abdur-Rahman.Season GP Pts Ppg. Rebs Rpg. Assists Apg. Blks. Stls.2009-2010 11 5 0.5 4 0.4 2 0.2 0 2GET TO KNOW NAJEEB ABDUR-RAHMANFavorite Athlete? Derrick RoseWhat is the one thing you make sure you have before leaving thehouse/dorm room? A basketballFavorite place on campus? Food CourtFavorite Food? ChickenWhat is the best advice you were ever given? Use it up, wear it out,make it do, or do withoutMajor? Athletic trainingSports goal? Win the NCAA Division III ChampionshipWho is the most influential person in your life? My fatherWhat is your favorite TV show? “The Cosby Show”If I could be on the cover of one magazine what would it be? SportsIllustrated21 Aaron BarberForward • SophomoreMajor: Athletic TrainingHeight: 6-4Hometown (High School): Canal Winchester, OH(Canal Winchester)Barber returns for his second season with the Mount.He played in 19 games last season of the team’s 24 games, and averagednearly nine minutes per game. Barber has the ability to play both insideand outside with equal effectiveness and Head Coach Larry Cox says thatBarber is technically very sound, a leader on and off the court, someonewho always puts the team first, and a player who does a lot of the littlethings which lead to victory. Aaron is the son of Robin and Scott Barber.Season GP Pts Ppg. Rebs Rpg. Assists Apg. Blks. Stls.2009-2010 19 43 2.3 28 1.5 14 0.7 0 2GET TO KNOW AARON BARBERFavorite athlete? Babe RuthDescribe yourself in one word. ChristianFavorite Food? Homemade chocolate cherry cakeWhat is the best advice you were ever given? “Do the little things”Major? Athletic trainingSports goal? Win the HCAC TournamentWho is the most influential person in your life? My brother KyleWhat is your favorite TV show? “The Office”Where would you like to be in 10 years? Married and have my ownphysical therapy practice45 Jordan BrownForward • SeniorMajor: Paralegal StudiesHeight: 6-4Hometown (High School): Kettering, OH(Kettering Alter)Brown returns for his fourth season with the Mount.He is the team’s top leading returning rebounder, who is a fine athleteand the Lions’ top shot blocker. Head Coach Larry Cox calls Brown a forceon the offensive boards, who will be counted on this season to be moreconsistent in his all-around game. Jordan is the son of Angela Rice.Season GP Pts Ppg. Rebs Rpg. Assists Apg. Blks. Stls.2007-2008 18 25 1.4 20 1.1 2 0.1 3 22008-2009 14 30 2.1 30 2.1 4 0.3 1 02009-2010 22 66 3.0 73 3.3 9 0.4 10 5Totals 54 121 2.2 123 2.3 15 0.3 14 7GET TO KNOW JORDAN BROWNWhat do you like to do on your day off? Listen to MusicWhat is your most memorable basketball (sport) moment? Making itto the Regional Finals my senior year of high schoolFavorite Movie? “Remember the Titans”Favorite basketball (sport) player? Amare StoudemireFavorite athlete? Michael JordanFavorite Food? Fried chickenMajor? ParalegalSports goal? Win the conference and make it to the NCAA tournamentWhat is your dream job? NBA PlayerWhere would you like to be in 10 years? I would like to be a highlytalented defense attorney in a criminal case14COLLEGE OF MOUNT ST. JOSEPH