Justin Lafitte Class: Junior Hometown: Mission, Texas High School: HOPE Height / Weight: 6-3 / 220 Position: F

Personal:

Born in Laredo, Texas... Son of Glenn and Bonnie Lafitte... Parents are both missionaries who have spent many years assisting families in Ecuador... Has an older brother Jared Lafitte, who is in seminary school studying to become a pastor and a Christian hip hop artist... Started playing basketball at five years old... Majoring in sports and Fitness... Hopes to one day become a strength and conditioning coach for a Division-I university... Favorite athlete is Tim Tebow... Favorite pro sports teams are the Dallas Mavericks and the Dallas Cowboys... Most admired historical figure is his grandfather... Likes to go on cruises for vacation... Favorite book is the Bible... Favorite quote is, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" Philippians 4:13

Before TAMIU:

Played four years for the HOPE Patriots, a home school organization affiliated with the Valley Christian Athletic Association... Three time MVP... Home school All-American... National high school honor society... Averaged 24 points per game and 11 rebounds per game as a senior

2009 - Contributed as a key reserve and a crowd favorite... finished with a season-high six points and five rebounds in a four-point win over Newman

2010 - Played in 15 games for the Dustdevils... Led the team in field goal percentage shooting .750 for the season