She packed her bags, thinking she was going back home. Back to being called Avatar. Because everyone on OSUs roster knows Aquinos situation, she provides hope with her upbeat attitude. The sky was the limit for Aquino, the No. 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. Instead, Aquino found a way to contribute day in and day out to the success of the team, even if it has been at times painful. she thought. Treating her like a strange bird, like the indigenous yellow crested doraditos hovering nearby. During a team weightlifting session, Aquino bench pressed, threw medicine balls against the wall. Anything we're going through, you can always bring it to Andrea, Pivec said. She's in the states to become the best basketball player that she could possibly be. Class. Kevin and Emily agreed to become Aquino's legal guardians, and Aquino moved in with them and attended Ribet Academy, a small private school near Los Angeles, for her final prep season. When she arrived in Corvallis, she began to make friends, began to come out of her shell. Oregon's 6th congressional district was created after a population boom was recorded in the 2020 census. This team really competes. And I really think this team has a high ceiling.. Waited for the ball to come to her rather than demanding it. One question Rueck did not ask was whether to keep Aquino on scholarship or let her go, clearing up a spot for someone else. The 6-foot-9 Aquino is a fan favorite, for what she might have become, and what she does. After one game, she stood in the middle of a crowd, opened her arms wide, her wingspan long enough to hold numerous kids inside. But she didn't have any money. She didn't have to endure anymore with the Morrises. Find Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok profiles, images and more on IDCrawl - free people search website. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. It was Aquino's first appearance as a Beaver.. I am a basketball player. 2023 Oregon State Athletics. So Aquino made the move. 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. Thread starter DaBball; Start date Oct 19, 2020; D . Salinas said to Aquino, who, at 14 years old, was already 6'7". It hurt her that she was far away, unable to protect her daughter: "It was very difficult for me to see that my young, 17-year-old daughter, was going through this hard situation in such a big country.". It was Aquino's first appearance. "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. It's been a lot of things, Aquino acknowledges. He was a friend of Aquino's mother, but Aquino didn't know him. Andrea Aquino Business Analyst presso Invitalia - Agenzia Nazionale per l'attrazione e lo sviluppo d'impresa Greater Avellino Metropolitan Area Invitalia - Agenzia Nazionale per l'attrazione. She wishes she could finish college herself. And I think she knew that. It would later be revealed that a teacher at Eastside had done so, unbeknownst to Aquino, who was shocked, confused and didn't understand what was happening. The Oregon State mens golf team has yet to find the form that carried it all the way to the NCAA national championships last season. Aquino slept on a pullout couch, though it was not long enough. She was afraid that talking about what she endured in New Jersey would jeopardize her chances of staying in America or keeping her scholarship. "I had to change her school two times because she was the tallest," Nilda says, "She felt that she didn't fit.". No one had noticed. She has this way of understanding you.. People knew her for her sweet, funny, vibrant personality. Real. The Beavers were led by thirteenth-year head coach Scott Rueck, and they played their games at Gill Coliseum as members of the Pac-12 Conference . Started taking a different route home from school on the side streets. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Straw. EN RU CN DE ES. Still, her presence the last four years has been a key to the Beavers' success. Aquino tried to keep faith while in Paterson, while competing at the highest level in the state. And then you look at Andrea, and you're like, 'Yeah, this isn't really a big deal. Andrea Aquino made an honorary start and scored her first career points as Oregon State took on California on Senior Day on Sunday, Feb. 20. I just thought having that type of a player at the rim on both sides of ball, we were we were going to dominate the world, he added with a chuckle. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). I can't even imagine this team without her., Andrea Aquino, left, is so appreciative of what Oregon State has done for her by keeping her on scholarship despite not being able to play. I DON'T WANT ANYTHING!". She tried to ignore it. Her feet, her hands. Something that could make her famous. We're 100% free for everything!' She started playing AAU basketball with the New Jersey Sparks, turning heads on the circuit. Soon after, Aquino moved to the capital of Paraguay, Asuncin, where she spent about a year learning the sport. Instead, she cheers onher teammates, celebrating each defensive stop. The ball soared out of bounds. There was a problem saving your notification. Shes gives me so much confidence, Mack said. She didn't want her mom to worry. Shes a fantastic example of overcoming adversity and just keeping going and not losing your mind through it, because you could, you could easily go off the deep end, Rueck said. She tried to ignore that she sometimes felt hungry. Teammates and friends loved her. Fast!" 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. It was hard to hear, but it made sense, Rueck said. She is majoring in business management and plans to someday become a coach, hopefully after returning to the court for OSU and playing professionally in the WNBA. Neither do we. 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. Her mom was two-and-a-half hours away by bus. NJ Advance Media also reported that officials from New Jersey's Immigration and Customs Enforcement office were investigating. "Get in! Ellie then tied the game with a jumper, and gave the Beavers the lead back with a beautiful three point shot. It didn't make sense. It's been more than two years since Aquino played in an official game. They see me on the street and ask How are you doing? Aquino said. Check other contact information for Kevin D Frazier. {{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. Aquino would think of her mother making her favorite dishes back home: fish soup and sopa Paraguaya, similar to cornbread. Nilda called the Paraguayan consul in New York. But she looked around, and no one else was laughing. She began to jump rope. Almost like a movie to her. It was the first time Aquino saw height as beautiful, as powerful. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. She looked at her arms, her legs. It seemed like a no brainer, he said. Cal held momentum for most of the third quarter, extending their lead to as much as seven with a Leilani McIntosh three. 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. She didn't have to steel herself for comments in the supermarket. She's been with the team even when not playing, tasting success as she sat on the bench when the team advanced to the Sweet 16 in the 2019 NCAA tournament. Aquino rushed out of her bedroom and found presents waiting for her. It wasnt much of an option to Aquino because she had become attracted to Oregon State. Aquino drew the eye of Oregon State coach Scott Rueck, who was immediately enamored with what he saw on the court. 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. PN300 - 60 nominees by the U.S. President for Air Force, 118th Congress (2023-2024) Or the times she couldn't, when she'd see tears streaming down her face. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. The Beavers on Monday earned an at-large berth to the NCAA Baseball Tournament, receiving a No. Aquino threw herself into school and the Beavers. 18-30 31-40 41-50 51-59 60+ Reset Age Filter. 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. her coach would say, opening the car door to pick her up in the morning before school. She had hoped if she kept pretending, the positive messages she'd say to herself would become true. That's why I don't give up.". This is who I am, she said to herself in front of the mirror. She felt nervous and dropped her phone, breaking the screen. Just eat what you got. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Whenever I make a basket or something, shes the first person to kind of congratulate me or hype me up. I Indoor Qualifying (FINAL) DISPLAYING. It was hard to explain her situation to college coaches. The Beavers debuted at No. . Andrea Aquino. Michael has 16 different addresses, the . Shes been a productive member who gives every day shes speaking straight into peoples souls.. Andrea has been found in 16 states including Florida, California, Illinois, Maryland, Oregon. Wisconsin, West Virginia, Rutgers, North Carolina, Indiana, Oregon State, Dayton and Eastern . After the NJ Advance reports came out, she couldn't leave the house without reporters and cameras waiting for her.