“Marvin is a developing player with a high potential. He is ranked in the top 150 in the world and I think he is one of the top 15 kids going to college.” —Coach Tim Cass

The No. 1 player in all junior age groups in the Bahamas who also trained at the famed Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Bradenton, Fla. … Has been ranked as high as No. 3 among all players amateur and profession in the Bahamas.

2003 (FRESHMAN/FALL): Posted a 7-6 singles record and a 4-4 doubles mark … Had a perfect 3-0 debut in singles at the AUDI/Napa Valley Classic … Followed that with a 1-2 showing at the 2003 Polo Tennis National Collegiate Preview … Reached the doubles round of 16 with Brett Joelson in the ITA Regional.

HIGH SCHOOL/JUNIORS: Was the No. 1-ranked player in all junior age groups in The Bahamas … The son of the Bahamian Davis Cup team coach and former professional player Leo Rolle … Trained at the famed Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Bradenton, Fla. … Ranked in the top 150 in the world in singles and doubles … A player with a lot of international experience … A member of The Bahamas Davis Cup team since he was 17 … Has been ranked as high as No. 3 among all players amateur and professional in his country … Has played in five USTA Futures events and reached the final round of qualifying in three events and the second round during two events … He won a grade four ITF event in Jamaica, and was a runner-up in a grade four ITF event in St. Lucia … Other action included reaching the qualifying finals at the Orange Bowl Championships and reaching the second round of the main draw at the Eddie Herr which is contested at the Bollettieri Tennis Academy.

PERSONAL: Marvin Rolle (pronounced ROLL) is the son of Leo and Erica Rolle of Nassau, Bahamas … Born November 15, 1983 in the Bahamas … Is a general studies major … Has an older brother and sister … Also won a gold medal in a high school 4 x 100 relay … Father was ranked in the top 350 in the world and not only coaches the country’s Davis Cup team, but has also played on the squad … Hobbies include basketball, swimming, and fishing.

MARVIN UP CLOSE …

Who is your sports-related role model? Pete Sampras
What is your most memorable in sports? Playing on the Davis Cup team for the Bahamas

Who had the greatest impact on your athletic career? My dad
What is the best part about playing tennis at Texas A&M? Being with my teammates

Something about you that most people don’t know? I like to watch ballet
What do you like most about Coach Cass? He is real and very honest