Thomas Rees

Position:
Player
Height:
6-6
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Worestershire, Great Britain

Overview: Enjoyed a great career for the Bulldogs after transferring from Tusculum College after his freshman year...was a key singles and doubles player for Asheville during his three-year stay...excellent student who earned a spot on the Big South All-Academic team in tennis in 2012.

2012: Played at #4 singles for the Bulldogs and posted an 10-8 worksheet with 3-3 mark in BSC play...won five consecutive three-set matches during the season...posted three-set win at Furman to help Asheville earn its first ever victory over the Paladins...rallied for three-set triumph over Winthrop to lead Dogs to first win over Eagles in 14 seasons...enjoyed a fantastic season in doubles with Adrien Langeard...the duo went unbeaten in the Big South Conference during regular-season play at 7-0, finishing 16-5 overall...won 10 straight matches late in the regular season...named to All-Conference team for doubles and was recognized for regular-season championship at #2 flight.

2011: Was the Bulldogs standout and #6 singles during the season and posted five wins on the year...earned an important singles victory in Big South Tournament win over Gardner-Webb...also picked up key late-season victory vs. Liberty...enjoyed an outstanding season in doubles with Adrien Langeard as the duo went 14-4 at #3 flight...they won their first 12 doubles matches of the year, including wins over Rdford, Charlotte and Davidson.

2010: Played at both #5 and #6 singles this year and posted a 9-11 record...went 6-4 at #6 flight...won three matches in Big South action...won four of his last six singles matches...earned impressive non-conference victory over Georgia State late in the year... teamed up with Adrien Langeard at #3 flight and finished with 9-8 doubles record, including 4-3 mark in conference play...the duo won six of last eight doubles matches.

Before UNC Asheville: Competed at Tusculum College as a freshman...went 12-12 in singles play and helped lead Pioneers to berth in South Atlantic Conference championship match...attended Oroitwich Spa HS & Specialist Sports College in Worcestershire, England... coached by Mike Crooks and Allen Benbow... school tennis captain...won eight singles titles in 2006-07... club champion...ranked No. 96 in the nation.