Whitman Hough
THIS YEAR: Whitman Hough is 1 of 4 freshmen joining the Azusa Pacific program in 2008 ... Should make an immediate impact for the Cougars in doubles ... May also appear in the singles lineup throughout the year ... Is a mentally tough player.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played 4 varsity seasons at Ferris High in Spokane, Wash., for head coach Brian Sache ... As a 2008 senior, finished fourth in the Washington state tournament ... Was selected to the Spokesman Review All-Greater Spokane League first team after placing sixth in state as a 2006 sophomore ... Twice earned the state tournament's sportsmanship award ... Served as team captain his senior season.
PERSONAL: Born July 12, 1989, in Spokane, Wash., to Charles and Renne Hough ... Has 3 brothers (Ben, Houston and William) ... Older brother Ben played 4 seasons of tennis and was a 2008 NCAA Division III All-American doubles player at Claremont-Mudd-Scripps ... Has not decided on a major.
