High School: A graduate of Esperanza High School in Anaheim, CA...Four-year varsity letter winner in basketball...Two year Varsity squad Captain...Three time All Sunset League first team...All CIF 2001-2002...Orange County All-Star...Sixth All time in scoring, fourth in rebounding and assists and first in steals at Esperanza High School.

Personal: Ashley J. VanKurin born in Lafayette, daughter to John and Pamela VanKurin...Has two sisters Kristin (23) a graduate of Purdue and Lauren (21) a student at indiana University...Has one brother Vincent (16)...A member of the National Honor Society...Enjoys horseback riding and babysitting...Chose Brown because she, "Wanted to combine the academic challenge with athletics in a highly competitive, open environment...Currently undecided on a major.