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Darius Griffin

Darius Griffin

Hometown: Winter Haven, Fla.

Sport: Men's Basketball

Class: Junior

Position: Forward

Major: Accounting and Business Management

Darius Griffin is entering his third season as a member of the men's basketball program. In 2010-11, Griffin played in 25 games and scored 59 points as a role player for the Blazers. He also hauled in 33 rebounds and recorded four blocked shots during the campaign.

Why did you choose Elms College?

I chose Elms because of its family atmosphere and great business program.

The Division III Identity encompasses the following six words: Sportsmanship, Responsibility; Comprehensive Learning, Proportion, Passion, Citizenship…which of these words means the most to you and why?

I identify with the words responsibility and passion the most because a player should show these attributes on and off the court.

Who is your favorite athlete(s)?

Dwight Howard

What is your favorite song?

"How to Love" by Lil' Wayne
Complete the following sentence: If I won $1,000,000 I would...
...invest it to get more money.

What is your favorite school subject?

Math

If you had a quote to live by, what would it be?

"Live life to the fullest." 

What is one thing people might not know about you?

I skydive twice a year

Where do you see yourself in five years?

As an accountant at a firm or working at a bank.

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