Received his bachelor’s degree in general business in the Spring of 2003.
Freshman Season (1999-2000): Played sparingly in LSU’s talent-packed line-up … Recorded 7-3 overall record, including a 4-1 dual mark … Won the Continental Airlines Cup singles draw in the fall, his first collegiate tournament … Beat North Carolina’s Remi Adamek in the final, 6-0, 3-6, 6-3 … Forced into starting line up due to injuries late in the year and responded by beating Kentucky’s Reven Stephens in first Southeastern Conference match … Competed in doubles with Dan Kiernan to post a 3-2 record … Team went 2-0 in dual matches and lost just three games combined in the victories.
Prior to LSU: Competed at Byrd High School in Shreveport, La. … Was a four-time state champion in singles … Led team to state championships in his sophomore and junior seasons … Was a member of the Key Club and the National Honor Society … Named Byrd HS Athlete of the Year in his senior season … Played basketball as a freshman.
Personal: Born on Feb. 5, 1981 in Shreveport, La. … Son of John and Missy Pou … Has one brother, Jeffrey (22), who is currently in school at LSU … Father is an LSU alum … Plays right-handed … Full name is John Gray Restarick Pou.