Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU: First-year player at FMU....Missed much of his senior year of high school with an injury.

PERSONAL:

• Born JaVarion Calhoun from Greenwood, SC.
• A graduate of Greenwood High School, where he played for coach Kelcey Stevens (his father)
• Senior year hampered by a broken hand
• As a junior, was named the 2018 Index-Journal Player of the Year
• 3-time All-Region pick
• All-State
• All-Lakelands 1st-Team choice

PERSONAL FAVORITE:

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: A Professional Basketball Player
• Favorite Superhero: Goku
• Favorite Athlete: Damian Lillard
• Favorite Sports Team: Portland Trailblazers
• Favorite Food: Wings
• Favorite Vacation Spot: Hilton Head Island
• Twitter Handle: @JDC3__
• Instagram Account: @doctor.jc_
• Your Motivation Music: J.Cole
• Favorite Thing About FMU: The family atmosphere it gave me.
• Favorite Off-Field Activity: Play the game
• Goals for Upcoming Season: Improve everyday as a complete basketball player
• Why you first chose your sport: I fell in love with basketball as soon as I picked one up
• The biggest mental challenge to you improving faster: Falling in love with the process
• Interesting Notes: 3X All-Region selection; All-State selection; Index-Journal Player of The Year; All-Lakelands 1st-Team Selection
• Brush With Greatness: From same high school as NFL Players D.J. Swearinger and Josh Norman