“Ross is an extraordinary athlete with an even better personality. He is a gym rat who works hard every chance he can to improve his game. He’s also done a great job in the weight room. I think his versatility will have a major impact on this team.”
– Patrick Chambers
High School
Tabbed as the top prospect in Minnesota for the class of 2011…a three-star recruit according to ESPN.com and Rivals.com…averaged 20 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks per game in his senior season, his first injury free campaign since he was 15… led Class 4A Chaska to a 24-5 record and into the Minnesota Section 2 Finals…considered team’s defensive stopper…team also included Wichita State signee Jake White…averaged 12 ppg and 8 rpg for a Chaska team that went 17-12 and advanced to the section finals in his junior season...recorded a triple-double on the year…missed his sophomore year and 12 games in his junior year due to a back injury that caused him to have to wear a brace continually for seven months… Team captain his senior year…he played on the Minneapolis based AAU 43 Hoops team coached by NBA veteran Chris Carr.
PERSONAL
Full name is Ross John Travis…born Jan., 9, 1993…The son of John and Debbie Travis…has an older sister, Brittany (21), who played two years at the University of St. Thomas (MN)…his cousin, Jonah Travis, is a freshman forward for Harvard and another cousin, Marcus Travis, played at North Dakota State…suffered blindness in his left eye for four months and missed most of his fifth and sixth grade seasons after being shot in the eye with a BB gun...would like to pursue a career in music production. .
OFF THE COURT FAVORITES: Athlete: Michael Jordan Pro Team: Chicago Bulls Food: Cheese burger and pizza TV Show: CSI: Miami Actor: Will Smith Hobbies: Music production Book: 36 Strategies of the Martial Arts
Movie: Coach Carter Actress: Megan Good Music Group: All hip/hop music If I could spend one day with anyone in history: Dwight Howard Person I most admire: Chris Carr 10 Years from now: I’ll be in the NBA
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