Upcoming Event: Men's Basketball at Richmond (Exh.) on October 25, 2025 at TBD


2012-13:
2011-12:
At Virginia Tech:
Before College:
Personal:
Getting to know Gene...
Why did you choose JMU?
Good fit for me and my family and also it's a great school.
What is your major and why?
Economics, because I've always liked business and I felt economics was a good fit for me.
If not basketball, what other sport would you play?
Either football or baseball; I played both in high school and liked them both a lot.
What is your favorite thing to do in Harrisonburg?
Play basketball and meet new people.
If you could go anywhere on vacation where would it be and why?
I'm in Harrisonburg most of the year so I would choose home back in Miami, Fl.
How old were you when you first knew that you wanted to play basketball in college?
Probably in middle school when I realized that I was almost a foot taller than everyone else.
Where did you live your freshman year?
I went to Virginia Tech my freshman year. I stayed in Cochrane hall while I was there.
Which of your teammates would you most want to play in a one-on-one game and why?
It doesn't matter to me, I'm sure I can beat all of them anyways.
What is one thing every JMU student should do at JMU before graduating?
Come watch the basketball team play of course.
Where do you see yourself in five years?
Playing overseas, traveling, or working back home.
What will it take for you to consider this season a success?
Play well as a team, not give up when we're down, win as many games as possible, and bring home the CAA championship.
What was your most embarrassing moment in high school?
Got caught saran wrapping my assistant principal's car.
What is your go-to song to get into the right mindset for a game?
Enter sandman
Who on the team would be best at playing another sport?
Ray would probably be a good football player.
Other than playing pro basketball, what are your career goals?
Hopefully get a good job to support and help raise my future family.
Favorites:
NBA Team: The MIAMI HEAT!
NBA Player: LeBron James/ Dwayne Wade
Dessert: Banana pudding
US State: The Great state of Florida
Video Game: Mortal Kombat
Month: December
Pro Mascot: The Dolphins of Miami
Super Hero: The Hulk
Pizza Topping: Supreme
US President: Clinton
Sneaker: Whatever comes in my size
Pick One:
PC or Mac: Mac
DC or Marvel Comics: Marvel
D-Hall or E-Hall: E-hall
Twitter or Facebook: Facebook
Breakfast or Dinner: Dinner
Peanut or Plain M&Ms: Peanut M&M's
NBA All-Star Game or Dunk Contest: All-Star game
Wal-Mart or Target: Wal-Mart
Sports Center or Mike and Mike: Sports Center