LaToya James Class: Sophomore Hometown: Burlington, N.C. High School: Cummings Position: Hurdles/Jumps

Prep: Team captain two years • Three-time Athlete of the Year • All-State • All-America • Won Nationals in 400m hurdles • Placed second in 100m hurdles and long jump • Member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Majoring in exercise and sports science • Enjoys singing • Admires Virginia Powell and Ben Wallace • Lists her high school coach, Donnie Davis, as having the most influence on her athletic career • Favorite food is bourbon chicken • Favorite movie is "Love and Basketball" • Favorite TV show is "America's Next Top Model" • LaToya Renae James is the daughter of Iola and James Hinton • Born January 18, 1989, in Chapel Hill, N.C.