Jason Holder Class: Junior Hometown: Saginaw, Mich. High School: Arthur Hill Height / Weight: 6-4 / 165 Position: Forward

Jason Holder is an athlete who is hungry to play basketball at the Division I level. When he becomes eligible in mid-December after sitting out a year to meet NCAA initial eligibility requirements, the athleticism and emotional energy that he will bring to the court will help to lift the play of the Vikings.

2004-05 SEASON:
• Enrolled at CSU in January, 2005 and participated briefly with the team until the NCAA determined that he needed to sit out a season to meet initial eligibility requirements.

PRE-CLEVELAND STATE:
• Three-year starter at Arthur Hill High, playing for coach Greg McMath.
• Helped team set school record for wins with a 22-2 record as a senior. Squad was ranked early in the year as the No. 1 team in the state.
• Ranked as the No. 7 wing forward in the state as a senior by MichiganPreps.com.
• Earned honorable mention all-league mention all four seasons.
• Played AAU basketball for the Michigan Hurricanes prior to his junior year and for the Team Michigan AAU before his senior campaign.
• Lettered in track as both a freshman and sophomore, running a leg in the 4x400 relay while also competing in the high jump.

PERSONAL:
Born May 7, 1985 in McKenzie, Tenn.. . .son of Johnnie and Jennifer Gordon. . . has one older brother. . . was a member of the Honor Roll and the Black Studies Club in high school. . . graduate of the Saginaw Career Complex, an area graphic arts design school. . . graphic design major.