Danny Colten
THIS YEAR: Junior Danny Colten returns with 2 seasons of collegiate experience under his belt that should translate into increased court appearances ... Has a great team-first attitude ... Rarely concedes a point, hustling for every ball in a match ... Enters the season with a perfect career record (9-0 singles and 6-0 doubles) through his first 2 campaigns.
2008 (Sophomore): Appeared in 4 contests, winning 2 GSAC and 2 non-conference singles matches along with a victory in his only doubles contest of the season ... Helped secure 2 points in Azusa Pacific's 9-0 shutout over Biola, claiming a 6-1, 6-0 win at No. 4 singles and an 8-3 No. 3 doubles win with Eric Isaacson.
2007 (Freshman): Appeared in 5 contests for NAIA runner-up Azusa Pacific ... Was 5-0 in both singles and doubles play.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played 4 seasons at Cheyenne Mountain High in Colorado Springs, Colo., for head coach Dave Adams ... Helped the Colorado prep tennis powerhouse claim its 12th state championship in 14 years as a 2006 senior, sealing the state title with a semifinal win that advanced all of the Indians' flights to the championship match ... Won the 2005 state No. 2 singles title with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Kent Denver's Graham Ely.
PERSONAL: Born Oct. 23, 1987, in Boston, Mass., to Jerry and Jane Colten ... His father is the general manager of a Colorado Springs car dealership ... Has 1 brother (Jesse).
