2016-17 (Freshman): CROSS COUNTRY – Competed at the first two meets of the season, running a 32:52.30 8K at Texas Tech and a 24:44.4 four-mile run at North Texas … INDOORS – Did not compete and was granted a redshirt season … OUTDOORS – Twice ran the 800m at ACU’s Wes Kittley and Wildcat Open with times of 2:23.68 and 2:24.58.
 
High School: Graduated in 2016 from Kaufman High School ... State qualifier ... Regional qualifier in the 800m and with UIL Academics ... Personal records include 4:27 in the 1500m, 4:52 in the 1600m, 17:50 in the 5K and 2:04 in the 800m.
 
Personal: Given name is Justin Lane Dees ... Born 18 April 1998 in Dallas ... Son of Richard and MaryBeth Dees ... Sister, Angela, runs cross country and track for Midwestern State ... Financial management major.