Jason Colenda Class: Junior Hometown: Fairfax, Va. High School: Bishop O'Connell Weight: 205 Position: Guard Experience: 1L

VILLANOVA

Continues the tradition of the Villanova walk-on ... Follows in the steps of Tom Grace and Ross Condon, both from metropolitan Washington, D.C. ... Strong shooter with an excellent feel for the game.

2007-08: Appeared in five games and logged seven minutes ... Registered an assist in the season opener against Stony Brook and had a rebound in win over West Virginia ... Played three minutes in the game against the Mountaineers.

Postseason: Saw action at the end of the second round win over Siena.

Regular Season: Played in four games and totaled seven minutes played ... Had an assist against Stony Brook and a rebound against West Virginia.

Big East Regular Season: Played in games against Syracuse (at the Wachovia Center) and West Virginia ... Saw three minutes of action against the Mountaineers and had a rebound.

BISHOP O'CONNELL H.S.

Earned three varsity letters playing for coach Joe Wootten ... Named first team All-Virginia Independent Schools as a senior in 2006 ... A member of the National Honor Society in 2005-06 ... Also was a member of the Latin National Honor Society ... Helped lead his club to Virginia state titles from 2004-06 ... Posted three straight triple doubles as a senior.

PERSONAL

The son of Scott and Cindy Colenda ... Family includes Daniel (22), Andrew (17) and current Saint Joseph's forward Rockwell Moody (20) ... Enjoys music, reading and video games in his free time ... Chose Villanova for the opportunity to receive an outstanding education.