High School: 2010 graduate of River Ridge High School in River Ridge, Illinois...earned two varsity letters in basketball, two in football, four in track and two in baseball...track accomplishments include three-time all-conference selection, three-time conference champion, team record with a 6'5" high jump and high jump sectional champ as a senior...was team MVP and captain of football team...second team all-conference as a junior and senior in basketball...twice chosen to Oregon basketball all-tournament team...Other activities include yearbook, AV Club, Pep Club, AFS and JV Academic Bowl.

Personal File: Born July 19, 1991, in Chicago...son of Charles Deneen and Deborah...has one sister...hobbies include basketball, softball, volleyball and fishing...majoring in elementary education.