Career statistics through 2011/12

Coach Geitner: “Ray is a talented freshman who will be playing the point guard position for us. He gives us a different dimension back there; he’s very good in transition and his court vision is excellent. But he’s like every freshman learning a new system, a new style of play; he’s going to continue to work hard and we’re excited to have him.”

High School: Four year varsity starter in basketball and one year in football… as a senior captain and point guard, all-area and second-team All-State…

PERSONAL: Ray T. Melvin June 25, 1993…Parents: Geneva and Rick…Major: English…Residence: Hamden, CT...

RAY... REVEALED

Favorite aspect of Eastern: campus

Pregame ritual: Always listen to Drake

Favorite athlete of all time: Michael Jordan

A reasonable annual salary for a pro athlete: $250,000-$500,000

If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money? Go everywhere I’ve never been

If you could go out on a date with a celebrity, who would it be? Meagan Good

The best place for pizza: Pizza House

Favorite  professional sports team: Lakers

The funniest comedian: Kevin Heart, Mike Epps

Penalty for major college teams found cheating: Suspension of the program

Who is the greatest coach of all time in any sport, at any level? Phil Jackson

Favorite subject: English

Favorite movie quote: “Hey you gunna learn today.” -- Kevin Heart

The greatest sports moment of all time: Kobe scoring 81

Your favorite song: Too many to say one

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Paris

Biggest change needed at Eastern: Hurley

Favorite Smart Phone application: Facebook

Favorite restaurant: Red Lobster

If you could go to any sporting event in the world, which would it be? Golf

Who is your favorite musical artist or group? Drake

Your parent’s favorite saying: Make me proud

Food you could survive on: Chinese Food

Favorite Disney character: Mickey Mouse, of course

Strongest animal: Lion

Waffle or sugar cone: Waffle

World’s most glamorous city: Las Vegas

Most famous NASCAR driver ever: Dale E.

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