COLLEGE OF MOuNT ST. JOSEPH - MSJ Lions Athletics

2010-2011 Returning Players’ Profiles (CONTINUED)24 Brian RomesGuard • SophomoreMajor: Business AdministrationHeight: 6-2Hometown (High School): Villa Hills, KY(Beechwood)Romes will red-shirt this season and not play due to aninjury. Brian is the son of Dana and Robert Romes.Season GP Pts Ppg. Rebs Rpg. Assists Apg. Blks. Stls.2009-2010 17 36 2.1 5 0.3 7 0.4 1 414 Colin SmartForward • SophomoreMajor: Communication StudiesHeight: 6-3Hometown (High School): Indianapolis, IN (Scecina)Smart returns for his second season with the Mount. Hesaw limited time on the varsity last season, and looksto make more of a contribution this winter. Head Coach Larry Cox callsSmart a throw-back player, who goes full speed all the time. Cox adds thatSmart is probably the team’s best rebounder on both ends of the floor,and he has good ability to make the outside shot, including three-pointattempts. Colin is the son of Tracy and Brian Smart.Season GP Pts Ppg. Rebs Rpg. Assists Apg. Blks. Stls.2009-2010 6 2 0.3 5 0.8 0 0.0 1 0GET TO KNOW COLIN SMARTMajor? CommunicationsWhat is your dream job? Having my own radio show.Favorite athlete? Roy HibbertDescribe yourself in one word. GoofyWho is the most influential person in your life? My mother and fatherFavorite memory of last season? The cruise and all the stupid stuffBrian and I did.Favorite quote? “Never cry over spilt milk, because it may have beenpoisoned.”What is the best advice you were ever given? A preoccupation withthe future not only prevents us from seeing the present as it is but oftenprompts us to rearrange the past.Favorite place on campus? The “secret” bathroomWhat is the one thing you make sure you have before leaving thehouse/dorm room? Look in the mirror and realize I’m ridiculouslyhandsome.50 John ValeriusForward • SeniorMajor: Pre-Middle Childhood EducationHeight: 6-6Hometown (High School): Hamilton, OH(Hamilton Badin)Valerius returns for his fourth season with the Mount.He played in 21 of the team’s 24 games last season, including 13 as astarter, and played just over 13 minutes per game. Head Coach Larry Coxcalls Valerius the Lions’ best low-post defender and a hard worker. John isthe son of Theresa and Bill Valerius.Season GP Pts Ppg. Rebs Rpg. Assists Apg. Blks. Stls.2007-2008 12 23 1.9 15 1.3 1 0.1 0 02008-2009 25 47 1.9 56 2.2 5 0.2 1 42009-2010 21 36 1.7 58 2.8 6 0.3 4 4Totals 58 106 1.8 129 2.2 12 0.2 5 8GET TO KNOW JOHN VALERIUSWhat do you like to do on your day off? Take long napsWhat is your most memorable basketball (sport) moment?My Grandfather being able to attend my senior night in high schoolFavorite Movie? HoosiersFavorite Cincinnati attraction? Reds/Bengals gamesWhat is the one thing you make sure you have before leaving thehouse/dorm room? Cell phoneDescribe yourself in one word. MotivatedFavorite Food? ItalianWho is the most influential person in your life? My parentsWhat is your favorite TV show? “SportsCenter”44 Matt WesterWing • SeniorMajor: Business AdministrationHeight: 6-2Hometown (High School): Dayton, OH(Dayton Christian)Wester returns for his season season, but did not playlast season. He is a good athlete that can create his own shots and canscore from behind the three-point arc. Head Coach Larry Cox says thatWester has the ability to be a big-time scorer this winter for the Lions.Matt is the son of Sherron Wester.Season GP Pts Ppg. Rebs Rpg. Assists Apg. Blks. Stls.2009-2010 Did not play16COLLEGE OF MOUNT ST. JOSEPH