ASST COACH: DARREN GRAVLEY




DOB: 4/5/73
Height: 1.79m
Weight: 75kg
Birthplace: Laguna Beach
Occupation: Ph.D student
High School: Laguna Beach
University: Claremont McKenna College

Family: Gene and Sandy Gravley, sister - Ashlie
Favourite aspects about coaching the Rams: Seeing the improvement of the guys; being a friend of the players first and a coach second
2000 Basketball Ambitions/Goals: Overachieve
Personal Motto:
"There are more things in heaven and earth than can be dreamt of in your philosophy" - Shakespeare
Coaching/Managing Career: Coached girls and boys high school teams. Had a business in basketball tutoring - individual basketball skills and body balance training.
Playing Career: Played Point Guard for Laguna Beach High School. Point and Shooting Guard for Claremont McKenna College. After university, I put together a team to tour China and the provinces of Macan & Hong Kong.
Career Highlights: Conference Championship in final year of University, 30 points and a win to advance to 3rd round of NCAA Div 3 playoffs. Playing in front of the Red Army in Tiananmen Square, Beijing.
Most Embarrassing Moment (Basketball): Dribbling ball off my foot against Jacque Vaughn (Utah Jazz)
Most Respected Opponent (Player) and Why?: Josh Borella - best cross-over, best friend and mentor
Favourite NBA Player: Fat Lever
Favourite NBA Team: Los Angeles Lakers

 

 


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