Ht/Wt
5'
11"
|
165 lbs.
Class
Senior
Hometown
San Diego,
California
Last School
Hoover High
Roster Years
1971-1973 | 1976-1977
Personal
- Born March 1953
- Started playing tennis early in life , competing with his family
- Son of Edwin and Ruth Bennett
- His brother, Dave, teaches tennis in California and was Maryland's No. 1 player
- Served an LDS mission to Brazil
- English major
- Wants to help others through his tennis talent after graduation
Before BYU
- At Hoover High he was the No. 1 singles player for three years
- 1971 California state doubles champion
- Ranked 5th in the U.S. doubles in 1971
Summary
- An Honorable Mention All-American in 1976 due to his doubles play with Steve Whitehead
- The pair lost in the third set of the semifinal round at the NCAA championships
- Played at the No.1 spot for the Cougars before going on a mission
- Won the San Diego Evening Tribune's singles title in the summer of 1972
- Notched a 9-4 record in 1972
- Runner-up in WAC #5 singles in 1972
BYU Hall of Fame
Freshman Year
Sophmore Year
1971-1972
Junior Year
1972-1973
Senior Year
1976-1977
Graduate Year
Redshirt Year
Medical Redshirt Year