Van Parker

Position:
Attackman
Height:
6-0
Weight:
170
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Raleigh, N.C.
High School:
Broughton

2021 (Freshman): Appeared in one game for the Tar Heels • Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll

Prep: At Broughton High School, twice earned U.S. Lacrosse All-America honors ... Three-time Cap-8 Player of the Year ... Four-time all-state selection ... Team captain ... All-time points leader at Broughton... In the state of North Carolina, ranks second all-time in career goals and 10th in points

Personal: Son of Kirk and CC Parker • Has a brother and a sister • Grandfather Geoff Parker played lacrosse for the Tar Heels • His father, Kirk, also played a year of lacrosse at UNC • Favorite pastime is watching sports • Favorite sport other than lacrosse is basketball • Fun fact is he's never had a cavity • Little-known talent is playing video games • Dream job is owning his own business • Athlete he admires most is LeBron James