
Alice Jamen arrived in the United States six years ago unable to speak a lick of English. A native of Cameroon, the 15-year-old Jamen came thousands of miles to begin a new life as a West Virginia high school student.
Not only was Alice able to learn the language, she became a hot commodity during her final year in high school and was recruited by Ohio State, Pittsburgh and Dartmouth. James chose the Buckeyes and despite an injury-riddled career, has made a significant impact for the Big Ten power.
Much of Alice???s impact has come off the court, where she often serves as a host for prospective Ohio State basketball student-athletes. James is a perfect candidate, as the aspiring doctor boasts a 3.32 GPA in biology and is never too far from her books.