Jon House

6-6, 210, Freshman, Guard
Guelph, Ontario, Canada (Centennial CVI)

A gifted big guard with natural instincts and feel for the game ... Loaded with international experience for the Canadian Junior National Team.

Prior to Belmont: Team MVP and leading scorer four straight seasons at Centenntial Collegiate Vocational Institute for coach Rob Conroy ... Nominated for Mr. Basketball Canada ... Top ranked small forward in province ... Most Valuable Player at District 10 Senior High School Finals ... Decorated international playing career for Canadian Junior National Team ... Played in all eight games for Canada in 2007 FIBA U-19 World Championships in Serbia ... Averaged nine points and four rebounds per game over the tournament, including four double-figure scoring games ... Hit three-point shot to give Team Ontario victory in the national championships of Canada ... Played in 2006 FIBA Americas U-18 Tournament in San Antonio ... Also played in the 2006 Global Games in Dallas and 2006 Albert Schweitzer Tournament in Manheim, Germany ... Gained a name for himself with his play in several summer showcase events as a part of Toronto Mission Team; including The Hoosier Shootout in Indianapolis and the Nike Main Event in Las Vegas.

Personal: Majoring in Business Administration ... Son of Ed and Claire House ... Born January 13, 1989 in Guelph, Ontario, Canada ... Also First Team All-District volleyball player ... Honor Roll student ... Has two siblings, Alison (20) and Robert (16) ... Lists Steve Nash, Andrea Bargnagni, and Kobe Bryant as favorite basketball players.