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We love you so much, @andrea_aquino6. She felt like she had a home. While on her visit, Aquino met Kevin and Emily Morris, parents of another prospect, Patricia Morris, a 6'7" center from Duarte, California, who would be signing at OSU. Im so thankful that our administration has supported that decision to keep her from day one.. Her feet, her hands. Odds & lines subject to change. It was certainly devastating for Aquino. The 6-foot-9 Aquino is a fan favorite, for what she might have become, and what she does. She feels grateful for the friends she made there. Go. While that could have been a breaking point, it was anything but, Pivec said. But a medical condition kept Aquino from fulfilling that promise. Mirin Fader is a staff writer for B/R Mag. In the seasons last game at Gill, Oregon States seniors went out on a high note. Aquino could have been the next great center for OSU's strong. 7 by the time she signed with Oregon State in March 2017, becoming the highest-ranked player to ever sign with the program. She was in debt and had lost her job after coming to visit Aquino in America. Fast!" There was this feeling, like, Are we actually playing basketball again? "She wants us to win as much as we want to win, and she has a fire in her, and I think she's just like the fuel that we need on our team. During the course of high school three years in New Jersey, one in California Aquino blossomed into one of the countrys top recruits. Andrea Aquino. Her mom was two-and-a-half hours away by bus. Nilda didn't have the financial resources to finish her college degree in chemical sciences. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. What made the situation bearable was that Aquino felt accepted on the court. Aquino is an important teammate from a support standpoint. "She had been used so much," Emily says, "and I think she was afraid when my husband started helping her at first. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. He could tell in the first minute that Aquino would be perfect for his program. DA IND., DO COM. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Weve progressed really nicely in a short amount of time. It was perfect timing for them to come and they are perfect people for those two voids on the roster. Support OregonLive. In the meantime, the Dominican woman cleaned up her basement for Aquino. Because everyone on OSUs roster knows Aquinos situation, she provides hope with her upbeat attitude. The Beavers on Monday earned an at-large berth to the NCAA Baseball Tournament, receiving a No. But in. That finally changed Sunday afternoon, as Oregon State brought her out for the tip off, and Cal allowed her to score the first basket of the night. Instead, she found a new home and another family. She's just smooth," says Tracy Murray, a former UCLA basketball star who had a lengthy NBA career. Andrea Aquino of the Oregon State women's basketball team scores her first and only points o High school girls basketball: Bulldogs complete the comeback but can't hold off Foxes in the end A 17-point second-quarter deficit wasn't too much for West Albany High to overcome Monday night. Oregon State's women's basketball coach Scott Rueck said Wednesday afternoon that Andrea Aquino has not been cleared to play. Andrea Aquino could easily have been the next great center for the Oregon State women's basketball program. Please subscribe to keep reading. She didn't have to steel herself for comments in the supermarket. She had to press on. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Eggs. EN. her coach would say, opening the car door to pick her up in the morning before school. When Aquino read the NJ Advance Media reports, she was surprised to read the word trafficking. But for me it just happened a little too soon. Aquino says shes grateful for the unusual gesture. She became close with the teammates she was living with, but they were struggling to adapt, too. 3pt %-ft %-reb/g 0.0. a/g 0.0. She cried herself to sleep some nights, whispering to God in between sobs: She believed in God. Composite; Search; Menu; Site Navigation She agreed to come to America despite her mother's reservations. Now a redshirt sophomore at Oregon. She started blocking shots, once swatting the ball into the third row. "She knows every room she goes into, there's always going to be heads that are turning," says Usach Nelson, one of her closest friends on campus. A jumper from Mack and a layup with a free throw from Corosdale got the Cal lead down to two. Goforth, a 6-1 McDonalds All-American from Fayetteville, Arkansas, is the most heralded of the group and is teeming with potential. She announced her decision via Twitter. This is who I am. The Beavers will play 25 games, including five against nonconference opponents, beginning on Nov. 25. People knew her for her sweet, funny, vibrant personality. Aquino drew the eye of Oregon State coach Scott Rueck, who was immediately enamored with what he saw on the court. Its going to be tough, she said. I came to a point where I just didn't want to play basketball anymore. Aquino wasn't ready to talk about it. Once the game tips off, she assumes her usual spot on the bench, and despite being one of the country's most coveted recruits in 2017, she doesn't play. Aquino shook her head. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Not to give an interview to anyone. "I came to a point where I just decided, I'm not going to live a life just hiding from everybody just because I'm tall," Aquino says. This is who I am, she said to herself in front of the mirror. There was a problem saving your notification. Almost like a movie to her. Shes one of the best athletes Ive ever coached, if not the best, Rueck said. TeenagedAquino, already taller than most, was on her way to pick up her brother when a friend of her mother, Nilda, stopped her and commented how Aquino could be a superstar.. the woman asked her. Andrea Aquino joined the Beavers as a highly rated recruit in 2018, but due to undisclosed health issues, she has never been able to take the court. The Beavers maintained momentum to open the fourth, and extended their lead to 11 points before their scoring cooled off. In this conversation. She is one of the most positive people Ive ever met. Follow her on Twitter: @MirinFader. Who is Michael Wayne Rogers? Aleahs intensity in the gym is motivating and people have risen to it, Oregon State coach Scott Rueck said. After that, the state's Division of Child Protection and Permanency came to the home to interview the Dominican woman. "So for me it happened a little earlier, but I'm definitely thankful for the lessons that I have had.. Still, her presence the last four years has been a key to the Beavers' success. She's in the states to become the best basketball player that she could possibly be. The Beavers improve to 13-10 overall, and 6-7 in Pac-12 play. Aquino tried to keep faith while in Paterson, while competing at the highest level in the state. It's still awkward when people stare. I can't even imagine this team without her.. Missed how proud Nilda would be when she'd bring home a high grade on a test, making honor roll. Her addition made a Final Four run a distinct possibility, Rueck believed. Michael has 16 different addresses, the . Through that devastation, Aquino has persevered, growing in many ways and has overcome more adversity than anyone at her age should, all while carving out a legacy within the OSU womens basketball program than wont soon be forgotten. Brown, who suffered a torn ACL in her left knee in a February matchup against Arizona State, is still rehabilitating; and Aquino, a highly touted prospect from the Class of 2018, has not been cleared to participate in basketball activities because of a medical condition. I couldnt leave this place because I came here for a reason., Said Rueck: From the (recruiting) visit on, its been a great fit. She started hiding. She and Emily would jam out to a Spanish-language radio station in Emily's Honda Civic on Friday mornings on the way to Ribet. Said OSU coach Scott Rueck of Andrea Aquino: When something in your life gets taken away thats so important to you, it would be really easy to quit and go negative and get bitter and angry. Aquino could find herself in Sundays box score, perhaps as the center on the opening tipoff, or an inbound pass. She was grateful they had given her a place to stay. Amanda F Martin. Get info on Pedro I Hernandez - Corvallis, Oregon - (787) 265-7893. That she was sick of noodles and eggs. She made do with a sweater. You have permission to edit this article. Sep 14, 1968 . News never stops. Students at OSU often ask Aquino: "How can you be so confident, being that tall?" If anyone asked, Aquino would refer to the man as her "cousin." Gambling problem? After that, things started swinging back into the Beavers favor. She didn't know what kind of medical care she could get for it without insurance. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Once, during summer AAU basketball, she twisted her ankle so badly she couldn't walk. "Gifts!" Perfect her drop step after practice. Recibe noticias, estadsticas, videos, resmenes y ms sobre Oregon State Beavers atacante Andrea Aquino en ESPNDeportes. Called her Giraffe. She finds Greta Kampschroeder and works with the freshman. It is certainly not the role Aquino envisioned when she verbally committed in March 2017 to play for the Beavers. The game started on a bittersweet note. OSU women's basketball: Andrea Aquino forges a path unlike any other. A friend shared the video. -- Nick Daschel | ndaschel@oregonian.com | @nickdaschel. She was also jogging on a sore ankle, having rolled it a week prior when a girl undercut her during a fall league game. And I really think this team has a high ceiling.. Freak. "Shes just an amazing person and so sincere and genuine, and I love our relationship.. But one thing that is not in question, Rueck said, is the Beavers' work ethic, a program cornerstone epitomized by team leader Goodman, who oozes grit and thrives on competition. 3. Slowly learning English. Im grateful for that. Aquino sensed that the woman didn't want to get involved with something she didn't know much about, something that could possibly be illegal. She told her she had no idea that Aquino would be living there for a long period of time. California was one of the greatest thing that happened to me, Aquino said. The Beavers opened practice on Oct. 14 and Rueck, who was unable to hold summer scrimmages and a normal array of live workouts because of the coronavirus crisis, said he and his staff are still evaluating the makeup of his team and juggling lineup combinations. "Get in! "She doesn't even know how dominant she can be," says Darryl Gowens, then Ribet's assistant coach. So Aquino made the move. First, Kampschroeder is tasked with trying to defend Aquino as she attempts 3-pointers. They proudly wore heels. The first time he saw her at a game in Paterson, she hit a trail three. Date. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Taya Corosdale added a couple more free throws, but then the Bears took the lead back with back to back buckets from Jayda Curry. She still drained jumper after jumper, one of the few girls in the Duarte gym full of men, including then-USC star point guard Jordan McLaughlin, who now plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves. All rights reserved (About Us). Basketballs what brought her here and to have that taken away, I mean, why do things like this happen?. Andrea Kennedy-Smith is a paralegal in the state's Child Welfare Division and president of the SEIU Local 503 arm that represents Department of Human Services and Oregon Health Authority employees. LSU ties best record in program history, bests MS State. Everyone was obviously devastated. Nilda called the Paraguayan consul in New York. Or she could potentially go into coaching, since she's learned so much from watching the past four years. Andrea Aquino #02 F Oregon State. But she didn't end up in Bowie enrolled in Princeton Day Academy; she instead moved to Paterson to attend a public school, International High, that didn't have a basketball team while playing for another school in the same district, Eastside. "I couldn't ask questions because I didn't really know the language," she says. She has this way of understanding you.. The Beaver State clocked in 4.2 million people in 2020, marking a jump of 10%. The 202223 Oregon State Beavers womens basketball team represented Oregon State University during the 202223 NCAA Division I womens basketball season. Este nmero de Bibliotheca Augustinana, estimado lector, comprende dos secciones: Supplementa Patristica Augustiniana IV, y Comentarios Bibliogrficos. America didn't deliver the opportunities it had promised. She also saw a new way of living, as Emily, 6'3", and Patricia, 6'7", didn't slouch. Its going to be a very emotional day, Aquino said. In Andreas case, shes done the opposite, Rueck said. "And even though I dont step on the court, I've never felt left out.. Anything we're going through, you can always bring it to Andrea, Pivec said. To this day, Aquino and the team have not offered any details. She was afraid to say anything on social media; one tweet could alter her life. Basketball? She hasn't shied away from it, and she's dealt with the pain of it, and she's made the most of it to this point, and I know she'll continue to., Sports editor of the Corvallis Gazette-Times and Albany Democrat-Herald. They see me on the street and ask How are you doing? Aquino said. Arkansas remains the nation's number one team ahead of the Huskies, with Florida, Texas Tech and Alabama rounding out the top five. Gender Female. Aquino asks. And Jovana Subasic, a 6-5 forward from Washington State, brings size, versatility and Pac-12 experience. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, She finds Greta Kampschroeder and works with the freshman. That goes for Oregon State coach Scott Rueck, too. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Ive never been scared of new, whether its a transfer or a first-year player, Rueck said. (She was not sexually abused, she says. She thought about returning home to Paraguay, but one of her new teammates convinced her not to. She also worked in a government office that was part of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare. She has been through a crap ton -- doesn't sound like we're ever going to see her play -- which is really unfortunate. Cal managed to keep things tight, and went on a four point run as the half closed out to take a two point, 35-33 lead into the locker room. We committed to her on the front end of it, this sickening, sad situation, Rueck said. Because Aquino and Rueck have been reluctant to talk about her status for most of her career, fans have held onto hope that she might someday play. She tried to ignore it. Facebook gives people the power to. Age 35 years old . Andrea Aquino, a 6-foot-9 center, originally from Paraguay has committed to Oregon State to play for Scott Rueck and the rest of the Beavs. It could be her final appearance in Gill as a member of the program, or she could return again next season. Everything was really good, Aquino said. He would pretend to be her legal guardian for school documents. I mean, Mr. Kevin, Mrs. Emily, just gave me hope to keep dreaming. The 6-foot-9 Aquino is a fan favorite, for what. What if they take me back home? advertisement. Mentally she is here, there, here, there. Because Ive learned about myself and who I am outside of basketball and the things Im capable of doing.. "She doesn't necessarily have a position; that's the amazing part of her game," Rueck says. "We built a really close relationship and bond," Kevin says. It was hard to hear, but it made sense, Rueck said. "We were just surviving with whatever we had," Aquino says. I thought that was just the process.". "It was a circle of lies," she says. The Beavers only scored 6 points in the final six minutes of the game, but the defense managed to shut down Cal to such an extent that any scoring woes didnt matter. Joined Oregon State as the No. In Andreas case, shes done the opposite." She found milk and snacks at an after-school program. "She's got a game kind of like Elena Delle Donne, to be able to stretch the defense, knock down shots and be able to post up. This was a body that could survive. Aquino came to realize they genuinely wanted to help. Soon after, Aquino moved to the capital of Paraguay, Asuncin, where she spent about a year learning the sport. View the profiles of people named Andrea Aquino. Shes been a productive member who gives every day shes speaking straight into peoples souls.. Ellie then tied the game with a jumper, and gave the Beavers the lead back with a beautiful three point shot. She is on the mend continuing her rehab but there is no word on her status although she has warmed up with the team before the last four games. 7 rated player in the country at the time, according to espnW, a dominant force in the paint on both ends of the court. Aquino felt the woman had good intentions. While he certainly was focused on the next days game, it was hard not to think about what the future held. Because it's hard., Aquino never really considered playing the game of basketball until a chance encounter on the streets of her native Caacupe, Paraguay. Its all about how quickly we can bring them along and spark confidence in them and watch them perform and go beyond their experience level. A body that was celebrated but never cared for. Cal held momentum for most of the third quarter, extending their lead to as much as seven with a Leilani McIntosh three. The Oregon State campus, normally bustling this time of year, is oddly sleepy as courses have shifted from classrooms to computers. Early on, there was some hope her status might change, but it became apparent by Aquinos sophomore year that she wasnt going to play basketball. [citation needed] The first track endorser was distance runner Steve Prefontaine.Prefontaine was the prized pupil of the company's co . The Dominican woman's daughter told her she was ungrateful, believing she was the one who called the agency. She packed her bags, thinking she was going back home. I feel like she believes in me. One afternoon, sitting in her friend's car, she started to feel more infuriated. This article contains a list of Nike, Inc. sponsorships.. Nike pays top athletes in many sports to use their products and promote and advertise their technology and design.. Nike's first professional athlete endorser was Romanian tennis player Ilie Nstase. Nuwber reports contain information obtained from federal, state, and local government agencies. At the same time, locals began to speculate: How could one team have so many tall players from different countries? If she could disappear, then no one could hurt her. She wants us to win as much as we want to win, and she has a fire in her, and I think she's just like the fuel that we need on our team. She didn't want her mom to worry. Verified account Protected Tweets @; Suggested users She felt homesick at first, living in Asuncion. Because it doesn't do any good to me. It took Aquino time to trust them, as she was skeptical of intentions. When Aquino joined Ribet for fall league ahead of the 2017-18 season, teams in the area wondered where this player, who was draining shot after shot and whose arms nearly touched the net when she stretched them into the air, had come from. Has three siblings: Gustavo, Adriana and Christian Samuel, Didnt start playing basketball until the age of 15. Her life was coming together, but her mom's was spiraling. This is me. Soon after, Aquino moved to the capital of Paraguay, Asuncin, where she spent about a year learning the sport. . And to this day I can still call them and ask for anything. Sophomore . A little over an hour before the Oregon State womens basketball team is set to take on USC on Jan. 28, Andrea Aquino joins her teammates on the Gill Coliseum floor. or for any purpose protected under the FCRA. Oregon State Beavers #2; Forward; Follow. An asset. That's why I work so hard. NJ Advance Media also reported that officials from New Jersey's Immigration and Customs Enforcement office were investigating. The weather was getting colder, too, and her coaches told her they'd get her a winter jacket or a coat but never did. She will be an impactful player.. Instead, shell be accompanied by Vivi and Steve Hatcher of Hillsboro, a couple she met early in her career. We certainly have a lot of new faces its a different team but Im excited about our potential and I have reason for optimism.. Chose Oregon State because the coaching style fits her game well, and because she liked the social environment. She wasn't ashamed. 58 year old . And then you look at Andrea, and you're like, 'Yeah, this isn't really a big deal. Andrea Aquino, left, says "my perspective of life is looking at the positive things right now. The coaches treated her with kindness and respect. And on top of it all, the Beavers are integrating five new players and three new starters to an overhauled lineup. Year: 2022 Height: 6-2 Position: SG/W High School: Appleton East (WI) Recruiting Status: Signed with Oregon State [ press release] Notes: transferred from Ashwaubenon HS (WI) before sophomore year Recruiting Summary for Lily Hansford August 2018 offer: Green Bay offers in 2020: June: Illinois I didn't know what was going on. To this day, Aquino and the team have not offered any details. There wasn't much food. "That coach knew something wasn't right," Aquino says. This was a body that could overpower triple-teams. Her work has been honored by the Associated Press Sports Editors, the U.S. Basketball Writers Association, the Football Writers Association of America, the Los Angeles Press Club and the Best American Sports Writing series. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Neither do we. Shes someone that everyone looks up to, and everyone admires what she's been through and what shes going through. Among others. Check other contact information for Kevin D Frazier. Once the game tips off, she assumes her usual spot on the bench, and despite being one of the country's most coveted recruits in 2017, she doesn't play. Aquino slept on a pullout couch, though it was not long enough. Off to Paterson, New Jersey she went in search of that brighter future, one she hoped would someday allow her to take care of the family she left behind. Nilda, who had trusted the Paraguayan American man and her coaches, felt frustrated, betrayed. While the situation in New Jersey was less than ideal, the connection to Oregon State not only provided a chance to play in college, it spurred a relationship with another girl who was also being courted by OSU: Patricia Morris, a forward who did end up playing for the Beavers for two years before transferring to TCU in Fort Worth, Texas. But she worked at her skills and developed a silky form and the ability to run the floor like a guard. It was the first time Aquino saw height as beautiful, as powerful. But thats their makeup they love basketball and competing every day.. Class. The Beavers took the lead back out of the break with a layup and plus one from Kennedy Brown. I like the challenge. When are you moving in? The first time she dribbled? Theyre unique players.. It was Aquino's . Aquino chose a gorgeous, gray-blue dress, shorter in the front, longer in the back, with a small slit down the side, allowing a sliver of her leg to peek through. All that fans know is that, One question Rueck did not ask was whether to keep Aquino on scholarship or let her go, clearing up a spot for someone else. gp 1. pts/g 2.0. fg % 100.0. Stairs. Nilda would travel to Brazil and Argentina, buying and selling merchandise. Senior Aleah Goodman, who averaged 8.9 points and 3.4 assists last season and ranks fourth in program history in three-point shooting, will take over at point guard, and forward Taylor Jones, who averaged 12.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.9 blocks last season en route to Pac-12 all-freshman honors, returns in the post. ), In fall 2015, school officials filed the report to the Division of Child Protection and Permanency after Aquino confided in a teacher about her living situation, according to NJ Advance Media. I DON'T WANT ANYTHING!". Until she couldn't. They had a small, bright red motorcycle they'd ride from house to house on selling days, hoping to make enough to put food on the table. That was really amazing because not a lot of people would just take a stranger to their house and treat them as their own child, (but) that's what they did with me, Aquino said. We're 100% free for everything!' Support OregonLive. When the man spoke to Aquino, it was the first time someone viewed her body not as an aberration but as a gift. Theyll head east to visit the Mountain schools, facing Utah on Thursday, February 24th and Colorado on Saturday, February 26th. (Politi and Stanmyre's reporting led to sanctions against the school, firings and statewide and federal legal investigations but no charges.). Every athlete has to realize that basketball, or whatever their sport, is going to come to an end sometime. Everyone called her "Dre.". We have 59 records for Andrea Aquino ranging in age from 21 years old to 95 years old. The Oregon State womens basketball team has two good opportunities this week to strengthen its case for an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament. Back to being called Avatar. The game remained close for the rest of the quarter, with Tea Adams giving the Beavs a two point lead with a free throw as time wound down. Andrea Aquino joined the Beavers as a highly rated recruit in 2018, but due to undisclosed health issues, she has never been able to take the court. Then he considered it from Aquino's perspective. Not a big deal. He was at that workout. The Pac-12 schedule will include 20 games starting Dec. 4, marking the first time in Ruecks tenure the Beavers will play a conference game before January. She didn't play basketball. Another option for Aquino was transferring to another school and see if she could get cleared to play. They're my family here.. But she didn't have any money. It was the first of many lies Aquino was fed as she was eventually left in the care of Eastside's coaches, who didn't take care of her. Thread starter DaBball; Start date Oct 19, 2020; D . In the months after, she stopped asking God why He made her the way she was. But sometimes she hesitated offensively. Once, kids asked her for her autograph and a picture. The teammate had tears in her eyes, telling Aquino, "There's a bright future for you." Oregon. Nilda is proud of her daughter's newfound confidence. Patricia often wore her hair in a bun on top of her head, making her even taller. She calls it being a friend to them whenever they need it. The countrys tallest womens basketball towel waver during games, Aquino constantly looks for ways to pump up teammates. She is hoping to be cleared by OSU's medical staff to play this season, which is expected to begin in late November. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Andrea Aquino of the Oregon State women's basketball team scores her first and only points on Sunday at Gill Coliseum. She started playing AAU basketball with the New Jersey Sparks, turning heads on the circuit. It's been more than two years since Aquino played in an official game. It didn't make sense. She had a family that took her shopping for clothes that fit her. Andrea has been found in 16 states including Florida, California, Illinois, Maryland, Oregon. She comes off the court the other night before warm-ups and she has the presence right before tip to say Nice suit, coach. She sends whatever money she can back home to her mom. This isnt what Aquino expected. A trainer outside of the high school sometimes bought her Wendy's. She felt unsettled, unsure of what was happening. I cant even imagine how hard it must be for her. EN RU CN DE ES. I am a basketball player. Of course, its about the only normal aspect of the season so far. Didn't have health insurance or access to much food. Basketball has been a big part of my life. as if the two somehow are mutually exclusive. Check other contact information for Andre M Adams. Next, the roles reverse and Kampschroeder must try to get a shot off against someone with Aquino's height. And so, what do you do with that? She shook her head, slumped her shoulders. Looking for Ronald Batten online? 2023-01-03 07:30. She tried to ignore that she sometimes felt hungry. The girl, resting on a mat, reasoned that she had already finished her set. Emily took her dress shopping for prom. She wants us to win so bad, Jones said. Aquino's lawyer accompanied her to the meeting with Homeland Security in New York. Nowadays, Aquino almost lives a double life: trying to make a name for herself here, thinking of her mother there. On Senior Day at Oregon State, 6-foot-9 Andrea Aquino from Paraguay made her first collegiate appearance (due to a medical condition) and scored a basket before being subbed out. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 17.1 points, 12.2 rebounds and 7.0 blocks per game in her 2016-17 high school season, earning All-State honors in New Jersey. He has not yet settled on a rotation, let alone a starting lineup, so there remains an air of mystery to the new-look Beavers. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 2 seed at the Fort . Scant hours after watching Aquino display her promise by dunking during the Beavers annual youth camp, Rueck was informed by the athletic training staff Aquino presented with a health-related problem that needed further testing.