Jason Basile Class: Senior Hometown: Charleston, S.C. High School: Charleston County School of the Arts Height: 5-9 Birthdate: 01/29/1987

This southpaw has a great team attitude and a strong respect for his teammates and the game. Basile is continuing to push his abilities to the next level.

2007-08: As a junior, Basile recorded an 11-7 doubles record, competing primarily at no. 3 doubles for the Paladins. His doubles wins included victories over opponents from three ranked schools - an 8-6 win over Tennessee (#24), an 8-3 win over South Florida (#55), and an 8-3 win over Miami (#26). He also notched a 5-1 doubles record in SoCon play.

In the fall, Basile had an outstanding tournament at the Davidson Fall Classic where he went undefeated at No. 6 singles and No. 1 doubles with partner Daniel Knause. The combo previously partnered together at the National Hard Courts as juniors losing a close match to the No. 1 seeded team.

2006-07: As a sophomore, Basile teamed with Ethan Asher to defeat Sanford/Bunn of Washington & Lee 8-4 in doubles action.

2005-06: Basile didn't lose any matches as a freshman, winning handily in singles against Erskine and Sewanee. He also teamed with Ethan Asher to top Washington & Lee and Sewanee in doubles competition.

Prep/Personal: Basile won the Palmetto Doubles Championship in 2003 and 2005 and also advanced to the doubles quarterfinal of the National Clay Courts. He was honored with the National Clay Courts Sportsmanship Award. Basile was born on January 29, 1987 and is the son of Jan and Jo Ellen Basile. A psychology major, Basile is also a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and the Athletic Service Board. When not playing tennis he can be found cheering on the basketball team as the Paladin mascot.

Basile's Career Dual Statistics
2006 2007 2008 Total	Singles 2-0 0-0 0-0 2-0	SoCon 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0		Doubles 2-0 1-0 11-7 14-7	SoCon 0-0 0-0 5-1 5-1

Getting to Know Basile...

Favorite Restaurant: P.F. Changs
Favorite Book: Cool Hand Luke
Favorite Movie: Cytheria
Favorite TV Show: Dexter
Craziest Ambition: To invent something
Best non-athletic talent: Inter-team bonding
First Job: Racket stringer
Something People Don't Know About Me: I eat my weight in ice cream every month
Proudest Athletic Accomplishment: Winning the National Sportsmanship Award
Most Famous Person I've Met: Rehsa Nahte
If a movie were made about me, I'd want this actor to play me: Denzel Washington
Pro Player I'd Most Like to Play Against: Ana Ivanovich
The Reality Show I'd Go On: Amazing Race
If I'm Cooking, We're Having...: Steak and sweet potatoes