High School: Four-year varsity member, three-year starter • Coached by Tony Jones • First Team All-SEC as a junior • Second Team All-SEC and All-Prep B as a senior • Reached the semifinals of the state tournament as a sophomore • Notable: Cousin Mike Wasilenko ‘07 played basketball at CUA • Also participated in track and field in high school, winning the state championship in the javelin • Personal: Son of Liz and Ralph Powell.