1999-2000 Men's Basketball Roster
Biography
THIS YEAR: An outstanding athlete, Damian Raibon has given Azusa Pacific outstanding athleticism off the bench . . . One of the best leapers in the GSAC . . . Started 5 games and has come off the bench in every other game . . . Has played all five positions . . . Is an outstanding defender . . . Missed 3 games in December after suffering a stomach ailment . . . Against CS Los Angeles, scored 10 points and had 8 rebounds . . . Blocked 4 shots in win over Occidental . . . At Point Loma Nazarene, recorded his first double-double, with 10 points and 10 rebounds . . . Came back the next game with 9 points and 8 rebounds in a win over Cal Baptist . . . In the win over No. 9 Westmont, limited All-American Brian Gomes to 9 points . . . Had 7 rebounds in second game at Cal Baptist . . . Dished out a season-high 5 assists in win over No. 10 Biola.
IRVINE VALLEY: Played 2 seasons at Irvine Valley College . . . As a 1998 sophomore led the Lasers to the second round of the Southern California Regional Playoffs . . . Averaged 11 points and was selected All-Orange Empire Conference first team . . . Named Bill Mulligan Classic Tournament MVP and selected to the All-Hancock Tournament team . . . Scored a season high 27 points against Riverside CC . . . As a freshman, named IVC’s Best Defensive Player.
SAN FRANCISCO: Attended NCAA Division I and West Coast Conference member San Francisco in 1996, but sat out season with mononucleosis.
HIGH SCHOOL: Earned 4 varsity letters in basketball at St. Margaret’s High in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., playing for current Cougar assistant coach Garrett Ohara . . . As a 1995 senior, was named Academy League MVP, Los Angeles Times All-Orange County first team and Orange County Register All-Orange County first team . . . As a 1994 junior, was Academy League MVP and the second leading scorer in Orange County.
Named Los Angeles Times All-Orange County second team . . . As a 1993 sophomore, was selected to All-Academy League first team and was a second team All-Academy League pick during his 1992 freshman season . . . Was an All-Express League volleyball selection his 1995 senior season.
PERSONAL: Born October 17, 1976, in Bellflower, Calif., to Ira and Diane Raibon . . . His father was an original member of the band Earth, Wind & Fire . . . His cousin is 1977 Heisman Trophy winner Earl Campbell . . . Majoring in business marketing . . . Was an all-scholar athlete in high school . . . Enjoys surfing, playing the guitar and going to concerts.
Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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1998-99Junior
F
6'4"
0 lbs
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1999-2000Senior
F
6'4"
180 lbs
