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1998-99 (Jr. at Illinois)
- Participated in the NCAA Doubles Championship with Gavin Sontag.
- Pairing with Jamal Parker at No. 2 doubles, went 18-1 overall and 11-0 in the Big Ten.
- Currently fourth at Illinois in career doubles wins with 88.
- Owned the team's most doubles wins at 39, which is a school single season record.
- Posted a 13-9 at No. 3 singles en route to an overall mark of 25-16.
- Tallied a record of 20-1 in matches where he won the first set and had a team-high 11 wins in three-setters.
1997-98: (So. at Illinois)
- Ended the season on a nine-match singles winning streak.
- Tied for second on the team in wins at 29-15, including a 10-1 Big Ten mark.
- Ranked 27th in singles in Region IV standings.
- Picked as UI's Player to Watch.
1996-97 (Fr. at Illinois)
- Posted a singles record of 23-8, playing at No. 6 where he went 7-5.
- Teamed with Sontag at No. 3 doubles to go 21-8 overall and 15-3 in dual meets.
- The tandem registered a mark of 10-1 in the Big Ten.
Prep/Juniors
- Ranked No. 6 in Western section.
- Held top 10 national doubles ranking
- Went 42-0 and won the state doubles title as a sophomore.
- Named all-state and all-conference three straight years.
Laski on Laski
- My prized possession: My fish tank.
- Most memorable experience: Bungee jumping with my teammates two years ago.
- My favorite saying: "Carpe diem (Cease the day)."
- Born Jan. 26, 1978 in Lisle, Ill.
- Parents are William and Lynn Laski.
- Majoring in sports management.
- Actively involved in Illinois' Hometown Heroes program.
- Chose Illinois over Pennsylvania and Miami of Ohio.
- Stefan Edberg is his favorite athlete because "everything about him says class."
Laski's Career Statistics
| 1998-99 | 25-16 | 9-4 | 39-12 | 12-0 |
| 1997-98 | 29-15 | 10-1 | 25-7 | 7-1 |
| 1996-97 | 23-8 | 4-4 | 24-11 | 10-1 |
| Totals | 77-39 | 23-9 | 88-30 | 29-2 |
