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Russell Brockett
Year: FR
Hometown: Austin, TX
High School: St. Stephen's School
College: Claremont McKenna
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 160

Life at CMC: Economics Major

On Court: Ranked #6 in Texas and #78  nationally in Boys 18 singles...also reached semifinals of 5A Texas High School Team Championships freshman year and finals of Team Championships sophomore year while at Westlake High School...played USTA National Clays and represented Texas in Junior Davis Cup during summer of 2007...this season reached the singles round of 16 in the ITA West Regionals. 

Tools: Wilson kFactor 95 16x18 strung with Gosen Polylon Comfort at 60 lbs 

Personal: One of three Stags from St. Stephen's School in Austin, Texas...competitive ping pong player who won a tournament of over 50 participants in summer of 2007...favorite tennis player is Novak Djokovic because of his clean strokes, heavy topspin, and confident demeanor on and off the court...nicknamed "Young Brock".  

Favorite Food...beef and broccoli

Favorite Movie...V for Vendetta

Favorite Book...Zen in the Art of Archery by Eugen Herrigel

Ideal Vacation Spot...a hammock on the beach

Being a student-athlete for CMS is...the perfect balance of academics and tennis

My pet's name...Rita

My Hero...the successful underdog

One TV show I can't miss...How I Met Your Mother

In my spare time I...rest, relax, and get ready for the next event

Most people don't know this about me...I dream about owning a gluten-free business

Most people wouldn't guess this about me...I am obsessed with board games

One word I would use to describe myself would be...competitive

One word others would use to describe me would be...laid back

I'm happiest when I'm...waking from a long nap

Before I die, I want to...visit every continent on earth

With a million dollars, I'd...give it to my family

My mama always said...you are what you eat

I'm ashamed that I...am rarely productive without food or drink at my side