Could challenge for playing time in the doubles lineup after second consecutive summer of hard work ... possesses strong serve-and-volley game ... has improved his volleys, serve and consistency ... has great feel for the net.
AS A JUNIOR: In Tom Fallon Invitational, was 1-1 in singles and 2-1 in doubles ... gained first career collegiate singles win, beating Michigan State’s Mike Jonckheerre ... paired with Jimmy Rogers to post a pair of doubles victories.
AS A SOPHOMORE: Split two doubles matches and lost only singles match of season at Tom Fallon Invitational ... teamed with Ben Hatten for win against Indiana.
AS A FRESHMAN: Went 1-3 with Trent Miller in doubles at Tom Fallon Invitational ... paired with Casey Smith at No. 2 doubles against Oklahoma in fall dual match.
IN NON-COLLEGIATE ACTION: Teamed with Troy Havens of Purdue in advancing to the second round of 2002 Cleveland tournament.
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Intermountain section representative at three national junior tournaments … reached semifinals at ’98 Intermountain 16s championship ... earned numerous sportsmanship honors … four-year letterwinner at Columbine High School ... two-time conference MVP and team captain as a senior ... finished third in state twice ... compiled four-year record of 61-17 ... born Nov. 3, 1980, in Cortez, Colo. ... named to dean’s list in spring, 2002 semester ... enrolled in the College of Science with a major in preprofessional studies.
Head Coach Bob Bayliss on Jake Cram …
“Jake has gotten bigger and stronger and really worked hard over the summer. He has a legitimate chance to play doubles on this year’s team. He has always had great instincts moving forward; he has a good serve and great hands at the net.”
