Eric Gaines

Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Chicago, Ill.
High School:
Hillcrest H.S.

Eric Off The Court

Nickname:
Eazy

Favorite Food:
Pizza

Favorite music artist:
Gucci Mane

Favorite spot at Kent State:
The Student Center

Favorite Former KSU player:
Al Fisher

Favorite activity away fromthe court:
Sleeping

Favorite pro sports team:
Oklahoma City Thunder

If I could watch only one movie on a road trip:
Coach Carter

Funniest player on theteam:
Patrick Jackson

Away from the court I'm the best ____ on the team:
Dressed

I wear jersey #1 because:
It is Jamal Crawford's number

Talent outside ofbasketball:
I was all-conference in football and track in highschool

Most memorable basketball game:
Winning the state championship

I chose Kent Statebecause:
I really liked the atmosphere

Basketball inspiration when Iwas younger:
Getting a scholarship so my mom and dad did not have topay for college

The best thing about CoachFord:
He is a funny guy

In 10 years I plan tobe:
Playing professionally

If I were president of theU.S. I would:
Put a stop to the wars

Superstitions or pregameroutines:
Listening to Gucci Mane

• Known for his defensive versatility
• Has the highest max-vertical on the team at 42 inches
• A good sized perimeter player that attacks the basket

2010-11 Freshman Season
• Played in more games (37) as a true freshman than anyplayer in school history
• Averaged 16.9 minutes per game
• Scored 117 points and averaging 3.2 points per game
• Also recorded 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game
• Was second on the team with 11 dunks

Prior to Kent State
• Took his Hillcrest High School team to an Illinois 3Astate championship in 2009-10

• Scored 18 points, including a pair of go-ahead freethrows with 29 seconds left in the championship game

• A versatile multidimensional 6’4”guard, averaged 14.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists an outingas a high school senior while leading the team to a 31-3record

• Played for the same high school that also producedformer KSU standout Armon Gates (2003-07)

• Ranked as one of the top 20 recruits in the class of2010 for the state of Illinois.

Personal
• Born on January 7, 1992 (19 years old)

• Son of Lenwood and Valerie

• Is an only child

• Majoring in Sports Administration and Business

CareerStats

		Minutes		Total			3-Point			F-Throws			Rebounds
Year	gp-gs	min	avg	fg	fga	pct	fg	fga	pct	ft	fta	pct	off	def	tot	avg	pf	fo	ast	t/o	blk	stl	pts	avg
2010-11	37-0	624	16.9	44	103	.427	2	16	.125	27	53	.509	32	60	92	2.5	57	0	17	22	6	31	117	3.2
TOTAL	37-0	624	16.9	44	103	.427	2	16	.125	27	53	.509	32	60	92	2.5	57	0	17	22	6	31	117	3.2