Men's Basketball

#32 C.J. Giles

Center

Freshman
6-foot-10, 220 lbs.
Seattle
Rainier Beach
Major: Undecided

2004-05 stats
   text 6Sports video: Giles can really block (11-27-04)
text Giles followed circuitous route (11-7-04)
text Freshman Giles shines in debut (9-5-04)
text Rookies impress KU's Self (8-26-04)
GILES AT A GLANCE

Favorite Food: Pizza

Nickname: C-Note

My Dream Date Is With: Lisa Ray

If I Could Switch Places With One Person For A Day It Would Be: Kevin Garnett

After College I Plan On: Being a basketball agent

Favorite Hobby Other Than Basketball: Golf

I Try To Mold My Game After: T-Mac

Toughest Arena I Ever Played In : Freedom Hall

Reason For Choosing My Jersey Number: I've had this number my whole life

Favorite Vacation Spot : Miami

Favorite TV Sports Personality: Tim Duncan

Favorite NBA Team: Dallas Mavericks

Favorite NBA Player: T-Mac (or) Kevin Garnett

Actor Who Would Play Me In The Movie Of My Life: Denzel Washington

Best Friend On Another College Team: Lyndeal Burlason (Nevada)

Favorite Movie: Hoop Dreams

Best Player I've Every Faced: Dwight Howard

Favorite Non-Basketball Pro Athlete: Reja Sing

Not Many People Know This About Me: I'm Shy

Currently In My CD Player: Jay-Z

Favorite Video Game: NBA Live
Overview
Has great length, and he can really change the game from about six feet and in by altering shots... A true defensive low post presence... A great shot blocker.

High School
Rainier Beach High School (2004)... Coached by Coach Bethea... Averaged 17 points, 12 rebounds and six blocks per game as a senior... Was rated the 62nd-best high school player in the country by Rivals.com.

Off The Court
C.J.'s father, Chester, played for KU under former coach Ted Owens... Originally signed with Miami.

— Courtesy of kuathletics.com