A real power player … possesses big serve and strong forehand … considered one of most talented players on team … possesses relentless work ethic … slowed by injuries, could challenge for playing time in bottom half of starting singles lineup … FALL 2001: Only competed in one event due to injury, dropping 4-6, 4-6 decision to Thomas Haug of Minnesota at Napa Valley Tennis Challenge…2000-01: Played in lower half of lineup and totalled 10-5 dual record, including 6-1 mark on No. 6 court…had key victory over Fresno State’s Alex Krohn, 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 in second round of NCAA tournament to help Bears move on to Round of 16…rode three game winning streak late in season, which coincided with Cal’s move from 26th in country to 21st spot…excelled at doubles, teaming with freshman Balazs Veress to form Cal’s winningest doubles team with 14 dual victories and 15 overall victories throughout season…the pair started off season with amazing 7-0 mark, which fueled team’s five game winning streak…in fall, lost in first round of ITA All-American championships to Phil Metz of Ohio State 7-4(6), 6-3 … in doubles, teamed up with Kowalczyk to go 1-1 with win over Graydon Oliver and Philip Stolt of Illinois 7-5, 6-2 in first round of ITA All-American championships … ended fall with Kowalczyk ranked No. 46 by ITA … 1999-2000: In singles, amassed 3-8 record, including wins over Jack Garza of St. Mary’s and Tom Lloyd of Arizona … competed in No. 4 through No. 6 spots for Bears … in doubles, compiled 15-10 record with Kowalczyk at No. 2 and 3 spots … started off spring strong in doubles, establishing 8-3 record, including five consecutive wins over teams from Harvard, Arizona State, USC and Arizona … posted 1-1 record in fall campaign … defeated Eric Von Hennens of Texas A&M 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 in first round of pre-qualifying play at ITA All-American championships … 1998-99: Received medical redshirt … faced three opponents, all during fall tournament play, posting 1-2 record … lone win came over Per-Nik Karlsson of Texas in opening round at ITA All-American.
PERSONAL/PREVIOUS: No. 1-ranked player in Northern California coming out of high school … reached final of USTA National Boys Indoor Championship … first team all-league, MVP and league champion in 1997 while attending Menlo School … spent sophomore and junior years at Palmer Tennis Academy in Tampa, Fla., before transferring to Menlo School … took Menlo School to final of Central Coast Section championships…overcame serious elbow injury in 1996 … full name is Benjamin William Miles … major is undeclared … has two sisters, Kristina and Stephanie, both of whom attend Cal … chose Cal over Washington, Pepperdine and Santa Clara … parents are Bud and Beth Miles of Atherton … born Aug. 30, 1979, in Palo Alto.
