Student-athlete profile - Jasmine Marshall, San Bernardino Valley College

JASMINE MARSHALL

San Bernardino Valley College

Basketball

The lowdown: The 5-foot-5 sophomore point guard is averaging 10.6 points, 5 steals, 3.1 assists and 3.6 rebounds for the Wolverines (11-5), who are ranked 18th in the state and 10th in Southern California. Season high of 20 points came in Saturday’s Foothill Conference opener against Antelope Valley. Had 11 steals in one gmae this season. Was Most Valuable Player at the Barstow tournament earlier this season. Averaged 9.4 points, 2.8 steals, 3.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists as a freshman, earning all-conference honorable mention and leading SBVC to an 18-10 record.

Age: 19

Hometown: San Bernardino

High school: Arroyo Valley High School, 2006

Major: Undecided

Favorite athlete: Kobe Bryant

Favorite team: Los Angeles Lakers

Most embarrassing sports moment: I airballed a free throw my junior year of high school.

Role model: My grandmother

Person most influential in your athletic success: My coaches Sue Crebbin and Julia Smith.

Last good book you read: The Bible

Favorite movie: Friday After Next

Can’t miss television shows: I Love New York

Favorite vacation spot: Bahamas

Favorite food: Barbecue

Celebrity you most want to meet: T.I. (Actor and rapper)

Best advice anyone has given you: Believe in yourself

Pre-game ritual or superstition: Pray

Other hobbies: shopping, talking on the phone

What do you want to be doing in five years: Spending money

- Compiled by Michelle Gardner