#45
Junior • 2V
Guard
6-3 • 206
Inglewood, Calif.
Westchester
On Laitsas: Great athlete as a walk-on …
contributes toughness and determined defense at practice … adds
depth to the Red Storm at the guard position.
Norm Roberts on Laitsas: “Adam is a guy that
brings a lot of energy to the team every day. He can play multiple
perimeter positions. He is a guy that brings intensity and fire to
practice that really helps us improve our scholarship players, and
also himself.”
As a Sophomore in 2005-06: Did not see game
action … was a contributor at practice all season long.
At Westchester High School: A two-time varsity
letterwinner at Westchester … helped the Comets to a USA Today No.
1 ranking in the state of California in 2002 and 2003 … team earned
state championship both seasons … high school coach was Ed
Azaam.
Personal: Adam Andreas Laitsas … born July 12,
1985 … son of Cynthia Bryant … has one sister, Paige (14), and
three brothers, Allen (24), Aames (18) and Taylor (17) … came to
St. John’s because of its location in New York City and its
proximity to Wall Street … volunteers at the community church …
will start a full-time analyst position with UBS upon graduation …
majoring in finance.
Laitsas Up Close…
Favorite book: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck.
Hero/Role model: My mom.
Favorite athlete/Sports team: Kobe
Bryant/Lakers.
Favorite athlete at St. John’s: Otoja Abit.
Few people know that I: Play Scrabble, and I’m really good. My dad
is Greek.