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    James Carr

    Class:
    Senior
    Hometown:
    Bronx, N.Y.
    High School:
    Wings Academy
    Height / Weight:
    6-9 / 250
    Position:
    C
    Birthdate:
    04/24/1986

    General: Formidable post presence who is a highly-touted shot blocker...Adds depth to the Saints' front court... Runs the floor very well...Defensive presence who should help trigger fast break...Has potential to develop into a force around the basket with added strength.

    2006-2007: Took advantage of NCAA red shirt policy and sat out season.

    Before Siena: A two-year starter for nationally-renowned Wings Academy in the Bronx...Averaged seven blocks and nine rebounds per game as a senior...Wings went 56-4 in his two seasons, including 32-1 his senior year...Team won the PSAL Bronx East and Bronx Bureau Championship his junior and senior years and advanced to the semi-finals of the PSAL Championship his senior season...Selected Most Improved Player as a junior and Defensive Player of the Year as a senior at Wings...A McDonald's All-American nominee.

    Personal: Born April 24, 1987 in Jamaica, N.Y... A marketing and management major with a concentration in sport management... Started playing basketball only four years ago...Chose Siena because of the close family atmosphere and the direction of the team...An only child.

    The James Carr File

    Nickname: Big Game
    My favorite TV show is: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
    Athlete I most admired while growing up: Shaquille O'Neal
    One thing people would be surprised to know about me: I am left-handed
    My favorite spot on campus is: My room
    My advice to children: Never let people tell you that you can't succeed
    The quality I like most about Coach McCaffery is: His heart
    My idols are: My mother and grandmother
    The best advice I was ever given is: Only you can control your own destiny
    My best Siena basketball moment: My first home game against Niagara
    Three words that describe me: Funny, sarcastic and relaxed
    When I first walked in Times Union Center, I thought: I can't wait to play here
    My favorite flavor of ice cream: Cookies and cream Favorite quote: "I'm just 19 and I've got a long time left here. This is my second year and I'm still learning every night" -Dwight Howard The most important lesson playing college basketball has taught me is: College is the best time of your life

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