Before St. John's: Played for St. Dominic High School in Oyster Bay, N.Y. ... captained St. Dominic's 2007 All-Catholic league champion as a senior ... named the 2007 MVP ... earned the unsung hero award and coaches' award as a junior captain ... also played basketball for the Bayhawks ... helped the team to three league varsity basketball titles and a 23-0 freshman season ... also earned first and second scholastic honors ... participated in St. Dominic's student ambassadors program.
Off The Field: Born July 6, 1989 ... son of Nancy and Jay Leach ... has one brother, Brian (23) and one sister, Katie (22) ... his cousin Brian Kemp plays baseball for St. John's ... plans to major in education to become a teacher and coach ... hobbies include boogie boarding, fishing and playing tennis.
Leach Up Close
Favorite TV Show: That 70s Show.
Favorite Movie: Boondock Saints.
Favorite Food: Gatorade & Pretzels.
Favorite Actor: Jim Carey.
Favorite Pro Team: Celtics.