Getting to know Collin Chiverton
Timothy Janssen
Issue date: 1/20/10 Section: Campus
SLCC red-shirt freshman guard Collin Chiverton had a unique and challenging childhood while growing up in the Bay Area.
When asked about some of those challenges, the St. Mary's transfer paused and said, "So far, the biggest challenge for me has come from living with my mother."
During his senior year of high school in San Jose, CA., Chiverton's mother, Vanessa, suffered a stroke. It wasn't the first time he'd been through this type of family trauma. When he was five, his grandmother experienced a stroke as well.
"It has just been a life-changing experience," says Chiverton.
Chiverton's life-changing experiences, whether on or off the court, can be seen through the way he plays basketball.
"Last year, during my freshman year of college [St. Mary's University], I got into a bit of trouble," Chiverton says.
But Chiverton says his coach was very supportive of him throughout the whole situation, though it was a disappointing time for him. Chiverton red-shirted and then decided to transfer to SLCC.
Chiverton was the Central Coast Section (CCS) Player of the Year and a McDonald's All-American nominee. He was the West Catholic Athletic League Player of the Year, setting league records for points and three pointers made.
"I had a wonderful senior season, " says Chiverton.
"I grew from the whole situation. I learned to appreciate others," says Chiverton, who leads the Bruins in scoring at 14.5 points per game.
At San Jose's Archbishop Mitty High School, Chiverton was used to taking on the main role as a basketball player. When he reached the college level, he had to make the transition from a primary source to a secondary option, and he had to play with a team focus instead of doing things single-handedly.
"It's something that I have had to adjust to. I had to start trusting guys that I usually don't. I had to get to know my teammates, both on and off the court," says Chiverton.
When asked about some of those challenges, the St. Mary's transfer paused and said, "So far, the biggest challenge for me has come from living with my mother."
During his senior year of high school in San Jose, CA., Chiverton's mother, Vanessa, suffered a stroke. It wasn't the first time he'd been through this type of family trauma. When he was five, his grandmother experienced a stroke as well.
"It has just been a life-changing experience," says Chiverton.
Chiverton's life-changing experiences, whether on or off the court, can be seen through the way he plays basketball.
"Last year, during my freshman year of college [St. Mary's University], I got into a bit of trouble," Chiverton says.
But Chiverton says his coach was very supportive of him throughout the whole situation, though it was a disappointing time for him. Chiverton red-shirted and then decided to transfer to SLCC.
Chiverton was the Central Coast Section (CCS) Player of the Year and a McDonald's All-American nominee. He was the West Catholic Athletic League Player of the Year, setting league records for points and three pointers made.
"I had a wonderful senior season, " says Chiverton.
"I grew from the whole situation. I learned to appreciate others," says Chiverton, who leads the Bruins in scoring at 14.5 points per game.
At San Jose's Archbishop Mitty High School, Chiverton was used to taking on the main role as a basketball player. When he reached the college level, he had to make the transition from a primary source to a secondary option, and he had to play with a team focus instead of doing things single-handedly.
"It's something that I have had to adjust to. I had to start trusting guys that I usually don't. I had to get to know my teammates, both on and off the court," says Chiverton.
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