Personal
Full Name: Raymond Leonard Brown
Birthdate: Sept. 20, 1986
Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minn.
Parents: William Brown and Maria Mathison
Siblings: Teresa Brown (22), Dennis Robinson (19) and Deanna Vogel (16)
Major: Academic Exploration Program
High School Coach: Jim Dimick
Noteworthy
? Due to a failed NCAA-administered drug test during the 2006 NCAA Tournament, Brown has been ruled ineligible during the 2006-07 season and will have two years of eligibility remaining when he returns to action during the 2007-08 season.
2005-06 (Freshman)
? One of two first-year freshmen (Saihou Jassey) on the team.
? After averaging 10.6 minutes during the non-conference season, the majority of Brown’s time in Valley play came at home.
? Appeared in only two of Bradley’s nine Valley road games, scoring two points Jan. 8 at Southern Illinois.
? Totalled seven points away from Carver Arena, with the other five coming in the season-opener Nov. 19 at DePaul.
At Richfield H.S.
? A two-time all-state selection, Brown was a finalist for Minnesota Mr. Basketball as a senior in 2005.
? Led Richfield to the Classic Suburban Conference and sectional championships and a spot in the state championship game last season while averaging 20.3 points, seven rebounds, five assists and two steals per game.
? As a junior in 2003-04, Brown averaged 19.1 points, 7.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game.
? Prior to leading Richfield to a 24-5 record last season, Brown helped the Spartans to a 21-5 ledger in 2003-04, the team’s first 20-win season since 1974-75.
? Teamed with Northern Iowa freshman Travis Brown (no relation) at Richfield High School.
Personal
? In addition to their year together at Bradley, Brown also teamed with former Braves center Patrick O’Bryant during the summer AAU circuit.
In His Own Words
On his approach to the 2006-07 season ...
My approach for this season is to work hard everyday and get better. I also want to push my teammates as much as I can to make them better as well.
On draining his first career field goal attempt, a corner 3-pointer in the 2005-06 opener at DePaul ...
It felt good to hit my first shot. It gave me a boost of confidence.
Playing in the state championship game in high school ...
It was a great experience. Not many people who play basketball get to experience that. The excitement and eagerness to win were very high. I think it was a little too high.
Quick Answers
My best friend on another college basketball team ...
Travis Brown (UNI)
Before every game, I ...
Get crunk (get hyped up)
My biggest fear ...
Heights
My favorite midnight snack ...
Leftover pizza
What makes Bradley University special?
Academics
Five Questions
with Dave Reynolds (Peoria Journal Star beat writer)
What was your biggest adjustment to the college game?
My biggest adjustment had to be the speed of the game. The game is a lot faster in college than in high school. You have to make quicker decisions and be smarter, as well.
What was your personal highlight last season?
My best personal highlight was when I got my first dunk in a game last year (Nov. 26, 2005 versus Chicago State). I was pretty crunk.
What is “crunk?”
Crunk is getting hyped up, pumped, and getting the mindset that there is no one that can mess with you.
What specific areas on your game are you working on for next season?
I believe I need to work on all aspects of my game for next season, but I believe my mid-range game needs the most work. I want to come in ready and make a statement.
How can this year off help you?
It can make me work even harder because it is going to hurt watching, so when I get my chance next year I will be ready.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Hopefully raising my family and helping little “Ray Ray” become the best player he can be.
