Azusa Pacific University Athletics

THIS YEAR: Josh Dillon is 1 of 4 freshmen who worked out with the Cougars last year and is now seeing their first live collegiate action ... Hard-working player with a good perimeter jump shot ... Is smart about the game ... Can play the point but could see time at the 2-guard as well.

2003: Attended classes at Azusa Pacific and practiced with the team but did not appear in any games.

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a 3-year varsity player for coach Rick Huff at Apple Valley (Calif.) Christian High School ... Was a 2-time all-league first team selection ... As a 2002 senior, led the Warriors to 24-2 record and the CIF semifinals ... Averaged 20.1 points, 8.6 assists and 5.6 steals, earning All-CIF and All-San Bernardino County honors along the way ... Also named Agape League MVP ... Set the school record for most assists in a season ... As a 2001 junior was named AVCHS' offensive MVP.

PERSONAL: Born Sept. 1, 1983, in Urbana, Ill., to Keith (sales) and Jennie (sales) Dillon ... Has 2 brothers (Ryan, a member of the Cougar basketball team, and Kevin, a freshman hoopster at Chaffey College) ... Has not declared a major ... Participated in mission trips to Mexico.