University of Toledo Athletics

Coach Cross on Russell:
"I'm really proud of Devin, and the progress he's made since last fall. He can be a force down low, and he also can step out and hit a jumper if the defense gives it to him. Devin's best basketball is ahead of him." 

High School - Roy C. Start High School
A 2009 graduate of Roy C. Start High School...Three-year letterwinner in basketball...Third-team all-district honoree as senior after leading City League in rebounding for second straight year with 12.8 rpg and scoring with 16.5 ppg...Ranked sixth in City League in scoring and was one of top rebounders in state...Averaged 9.5 points, 12.6 rebounds and 3.0 blocked shots per game and received team's Most Improved Player accolades as a junior.

Personal
Full name: Devin Jason Russell..Age: 19 (born February 25, 1990)...Son of Tyrene McCroskey...Mother is a nurse...Has two sisters, Daphne (23) and Demi (13), and one brother, Blake (6)...Likes building small designed cars...Planning to major in criminal justice.

Up Close With Devin Russell
Nickname: "D RUSS."
Favorite all-time athlete: Larry Bird.
Favorite website: www.espn.com.
Favorite sports broadcaster: Dick Vitale.
Favorite cartoon: Sponge Bob.
Favorite musical artist: Lil' Wayne.
Best sporting event ever attended: NBA All-Star Game in Houston.
My basketball hero growing up was: Kevin Garnett.
My favorite sports moment was when: I dunked in a game for the first time.
My biggest pet peeve is: People chewing gum with their mouth open.
Favorite subject in school: Math.
Favorite sports movie: "Like Mike."
If I could play another sport, it would be: Football.
If I were to own a business, it would be a: A shoe company.
One thing people don't know me is: I love football.
My favorite dinner is: Chicken, mac & cheese and green beans.
I wear my jersey number because: Jake Barnett took No. 30 first.
My best non-athletic talent is: Drawing
One thing I wish I was better at is: Singing.
The best player I have faced is: Desmar Jackson (Warren, OH).
The best advice I have ever received is: "Stay humble and out of trouble. Never give up."
My biggest fear is: Rollercoasters.
The magazine cover I would like to be on is: Sports Illustrated.
One word to describe myself is: Funny.
The job I want to have 10 years from now is: Working for the DEA.