Yannik James
School: |
University of Denver |
Year: |
Freshman |
Home Town: |
St. Georges |
Home State: |
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Home Country: |
Grenada |
High School: |
Laurel Springs High School |
Height: |
6-2 |
Weight: |
159 lbs. |
Birth Date: |
Monday, January 02, 1995 |
Dominant Hand: |
Right |
Major: |
Mathematics |
Singles Record: |
1-3 |
Doubles Record: |
1-3 |
Before Denver:
• No.257th ranked junior in the world by the ITF
• Qualified for the Main Draw at the Junior Orange Bowl in December 2013
• Tennis Player of the year in Grenada in 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2012
Personal:
• Born on January 2, 1995 in Belmont, St. Georges, Grenada
• Son of Glynn and Nicole
• Has one sister (Paige)
• Chose Denver because of the great academics and tennis program and because everyone he met at DU was very pleasant and helpful
• Also recruited by University of Miami and University of Louisville
• Hopes to become a professional tennis player or an actuary
• Also enjoys playing basketball and soccer
• Intends to major in mathematics