Takashi Yoshii Class: Senior Hometown: Tokyo, Japan High School: The American School in Japan Height / Weight: 5-9 / 150

AS A SOPHOMORE: Played in three singles matches and four doubles matches for the Irish at the Tom Fallon Invitational ... went 2-1 in singles play ... defeated Jai Yoon of Indiana (6-3, 7-5) and Michael Calderone of Western Michigan (6-4, 6-4) ... in doubles play, went 1-1 with sophomore Patrick Callaghan and 2-0 with freshman Sean Tan for a 3-1 record.

AS A FRESHMAN: Saw limited action for the Irish ... dropped only match at the Tom Fallon Invitational ... split two matches played at the Tribe Invitational ... lost to Richard Waddell of William & Mary (6-2, 6-3) ... defeated John O'Rourke of Maryland (3-6, 6-3, 1-0 [8]) ... went 1-2 in doubles action with sophomore Graham King.

HIGH SCHOOL & PERSONAL DATA: Two-year letterwinner in high school ... named team's most valuable player as a freshman (2002) and sophomore (2003) ... born May 25, 1988, in New York, N.Y. ... son of Sakae and Misako Yoshii ... has two sisters, Emi and Mika ... enrolled in the College of Arts and Letters as a design major.