Before Hartford: Played last season at Notre Dame Prep in Fitchburg, MA and averaged 10 points, five boards and four assists on a team that produced 10 top-level Division I players. He was a two-time All-State selection at Gwynn Park high School in Maryland and the MVP of the Five-Star Camp in 1999.

Personal: Charles Ford, born April 7, 1981. Son of Debra Smith. Enrolled in Hillyer College, major is currently undecided.