2006-07: Saw limited action for the Seawolves as a freshman... grabbed four rebounds on the season.

High School: Two-time letterwinner for the Valley Stream Central Eagles... named Class AA Conference-I All-Conference as a junior and senior... averaged 12 points and 10 rebounds per game as a junior... averaged 15 points and 12 boards per game as a senior... named team captain as a senior... selected to play in the Nassau vs. Suffolk Senior All-Star Game... also played volleyball.

Personal: Crystal Lauren Rushin... born June 20, 1988... daughter of Lisa Tarver and Kevin Rushin... sister of Kevin, Raquel, Chris, Vania, Brandon and Alia... majoring in health science.