players Crystal Ross
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6-3 Fr. Forward/Center
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Philadelphia, Pa. Smyrna (Del.) H.S. High school: Coached by James Kiger at Smyrna • All-State (Honorable Mention 2010, 2011) • Two-time All-Henlopen Conference (Second Team 2010, 2011) • Blue-Gold State Senior All-Star Game (2011) • Averaged 15 points, 10 rebounds as a senior • The Eagles were Delaware state runners-ups and Henlopen Conference Northern Division champions 2010 and Henlopen Conference champions 2011 • Scored more than 1,000 career points Personal: Crystal Ross • Daughter of Bernice and Rodney Ross • Has an older brother, James, younger sisters Keyuonna and Zykirah, and a younger brother, Jordan
Outtakes with Crystal Ross Q: If you were stranded on a deserted island, what are three things you couldn’t live without? CR: I wouldn’t be able to live without my parents, my cell phone or fried chicken. Q: Describe head coach Kenny Brooks in ONE word, and explain why. CR: Fashionable, because of all the new, stylish clothes he gets the team. We get a lot of gear! Q: If basketballs could talk, what would they say to you? CR: “Stop hitting me so hard!” Q: What makes JMU special to you? CR: I love the coaches and my teammates. Q: Who’s the best dancer on the team? CR: Debbie Smith. She can teach you how to Dougie! Q: Who’s the worst dancer on the team? CR: Lauren Whitehurst. Sorry, “grandma”! Q: If you could play another sport, what would it be? CR: Golf. My skills are like a young Tiger Woods. Q: How has your JMU basketball experience impacted your life? CR: This experience has made my family very proud of me, especially my dad. They’ve never seen me work so hard in my life. Q: What made JMU the best choice for you during the recruiting process? CR: The coaches were like stalkers... LOL. But seriously, they made me feel welcomed and wanted. Q: What’s your favorite place/restaurant to eat? CR: Joe’s Crab Shack -- delicious! Q: If you were asked to be on America’s Got Talent, what would your talent be? CR: Dancing. I have a serious two-step. Q: What is your hometown most known for? CR: My hometown is most known for its cheesesteaks! Q: What are you looking forward to the most for the upcoming season? CR: I’m looking forward to going on road trips with the team. I love to travel. Q: If someone were to write a song about you, what would the title be? CR: “If Facial Expressions could speak!” Q: What would be your dream role if you could star in any movie? CR: I would love any role that involved dating Chris Brown.
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