BEFORE BALL STATE: Swam at Grossmont College for coach Brian Harvey ... was an All-American and finished fifth in the state.

HIGH SCHOOL: Did not swim in high school, was a two-year letterwinner in volleyball as a middle blocker ... swam for a year and a half for the Heartland Swim Association.

PERSONAL: Son of Toby and Deborah Brown ... born November 19, 1991 in San Diego, Calif. ... has a younger brother ... is majoring in animation.