Junior College: Lettered two years for coach Larry Grose at Cowley County College in Kansas.
High School: Attended Port Clinton High where he played for coach Rod Gale ... Earned a trip to nationals and finished 17th in the nation ... Named Port Clinton HS 'Most Valuable Player.'
Personal: Is a business economics major ... Enjoys surfing, playing soccer and tennis ... Also recruited by Central Oklahoma and St. Edwards University ... Born on December 29, 1982, in Arica, Chile ... Son of Benjamin Melus.