Kent State head coach Rob Senderoff on Chris Ortiz:
"Chris Ortiz is really athletic, and he is stronger and weighs more than he looks. He is a guy who brings some toughness to the defensive end. He brings a length and athleticism to the four spot that is similar to Anthony Simpson from a couple years back. That's something we didn't have last year, but it is something that a few teams in our league have."
"Chris is a shot-blocker. He is a rebounder. He finishes great in transition. He can shoot it. I don't know that I would call him a three-point shooter right now, but he can shoot and make threes. He is a good one. The one thing he needs to work on right now is dealing with fatigue and understanding that sometimes when you think you are tired, you really aren't tired."
2012-13 – Freshman Notes
Chris Off The Court |
| Nickname: C.O. |
| Shoe Size: 15 |
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| Most listened to artist on your IPod: Biggie |
| Go to shot in horse: 3/4 court |
| Dream Vacation spot: Sicily |
| Favorite spot at Kent State: The Hub |
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| Must Have Movie on the road: Notorious |
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Talent outside of basketball: dancing |
| Age of your first dunk: 15 |
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Prior to Kent State
• Played last season for Kelvin Jefferson at South Kent Prep School in Connecticut
• Was a key part of a Christ the King team that won a New York City Championship in 2011, averaging 10.0 points and 8.0 rebounds a game his senior year
• Played for Coach Joe Arbitello at Christ the King
• Was ranked the sixth best player in New York State by MaxPreps.com
Personal
• Born April 2, 1993 (19 years old) in Brooklyn, N.Y.
