"It's amazing because any program could just say you know what, you're not playing right now and we would like to use your scholarship on someone else.". 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. With pink lip gloss, dangling silver earrings and matching silver bracelet, she looked beautiful, strong, confident. Follow her on Twitter: @MirinFader. The nonconference matchups are still being finalized, but theyre expected to include regional teams. Oregon State has the opportunity to change its season this week at the Pac-12 womens basketball tournament in Las Vegas. 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. As for Senior Day, Aquinos family will not be in attendance Sunday, as its an expensive trip from Paraguay. Not to give an interview to anyone. Salinas told Nilda that he had connections with the Paraguayan Basketball Federation, and that Andrea could move to Asuncion, the capital, to play for a club team. Oregon State gymnast Jade Carey won her sixth consecutive individual all-around Friday night in a dual meet against No. Her first Christmas with them, the whole house seemed to glow with lights. America didn't deliver the opportunities it had promised. View the profiles of people named Andrea Aquino. She felt deceived. Sean Meagher/Staff. She didn't have to steel herself for comments in the supermarket. She got caught in the short rope a few times, alternating her feet. I just wanted to go back home because it was too much.. Oregon State built a 17-point fourth-quarter lead and then held off a furious Arizona State rally on Wednesday in a first-round game at the Pa, Oregon State dug a hole it could not climb out of Thursday afternoon against top-seeded Stanford in a second-round game at the Pac-12 Conferen. Teenaged. We talk about family and shes the definition of it for us, sticking with somebody through hard times.. Joe Freeman | jfreeman@oregonian.com | 503-294-5183 | @BlazerFreeman | Subscribe to The Oregonian/OregonLive newsletters and podcasts for the latest news and top stories. She didn't even say goodbye, because the family viewed her as someone who wanted to hurt them, which was never Aquino's intention. Rueck also cant help but gush about his incoming freshman class, which features three very skilled guards who he says will have an opportunity to contribute: Sasha Goforth, Savannah Samuel and Teresa Faustino. Everyone assumed she did. Something that could make her famous. Andrea Aquino - Women's Basketball - Oregon State University Athletics 2 Andrea Aquino Position: Forward Height: 6-9 Class: Redshirt Sophomore Hometown: Caacupe, Paraguay REDSHIRT-SOPHOMORE (2021-22): Scored the first two points of her only collegiate appearance on Senior Day vs. California (2/20). And they saw her height as a good thing. If she found out her daughter, then a 6'7" sophomore basketball star at Eastside High School in Paterson, was being shuttled from home to home, with little understanding or control of her situation. No longer aching after long days selling from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. before moving to her next job. It hits you in the face like you're complaining about I got like a C on a test. The good news? We committed to her on the front end of it, this sickening, sad situation, Rueck said. Aquino remembers the disappointment setting in her mother's face, the way she tried to hide it. Fast!" Missed how proud Nilda would be when she'd bring home a high grade on a test, making honor roll. ", Taylor Jones, far right, says that Andrea Aquino, far left, has had a major impact on the program. Andrea Aquino Isn't Hiding from Anyone Anymore Lured to the U.S. at 16 to pursue a basketball dream, she instead endured lies, abandonment and hunger. But health issues have never allowed her to be cleared to play. She was referred to as a "player from Paraguay" and was identified as "the girl." Noodles. It was hard to hear, but it made sense, Rueck said. Ellie then tied the game with a jumper, and gave the Beavers the lead back with a beautiful three point shot. She researched Oregon State and loved it right away. Mentally she is here, there, here, there. I get very excited when its game day because whenever we need them, theyre so loud.. Free. It all confused Aquino, but she didn't know how the U.S. school systems worked, despite all of the research she and Nilda did beforehand. That last part sold Aquino: the thought of her mother no longer having to sell guava jam. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. She started playing AAU basketball with the New Jersey Sparks, turning heads on the circuit. EN RU CN DE ES. 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. 7 rated player in the nation according to ESPN, making her the highest rated signee in program history. But she looked around, and no one else was laughing. Or the times she couldn't, when she'd see tears streaming down her face. She averaged 6.9 points and 7.8 rebounds as a sophomore, when she played every minute in the NCAA Tournament. Aquino slept on a pullout couch, though it was not long enough. Salinas said to Aquino, who, at 14 years old, was already 6'7". Neither do we. It's been more than two years since Aquino played in an official game. Another option for Aquino was transferring to another school and see if she could get cleared to play. I mean, Mr. Kevin, Mrs. Emily, just gave me hope to keep dreaming. (Taylor Balkom | for The Oregonian/OregonLive). The Department of Homeland Security contacted her, and she had a meeting with them. This is me. He could tell in the first minute that Aquino would be perfect for his program. 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. Everyone was obviously devastated. She's just smooth," says Tracy Murray, a former UCLA basketball star who had a lengthy NBA career. 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. He was at that workout. The rope wasn't long enough. Wisconsin, West Virginia, Rutgers, North Carolina, Indiana, Oregon State, Dayton and Eastern . Skinnybrains. City, State. 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. Teammates and friends loved her. Feb 20, 2022 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. How do I help someone through that? 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. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Official Site of the Pac-12 Conference and Pac-12 Network. 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. Neither do we. She was encouraging, and it was apparent she had a love for the game and her teammates. Called her Giraffe. Taya Corosdale was second, with 10 points, 9 rebounds and an assist. But ahh, you just hate it for her.. I am tall. Whenever I make a basket or something, shes the first person to kind of congratulate me or hype me up. But then like two months after that, it just went downhill.. Amanda F Martin. The next generation of Oregon State baseball stars has arrived. 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. Theyll head east to visit the Mountain schools, facing Utah on Thursday, February 24th and Colorado on Saturday, February 26th. The Beavers have finally found a way to win in tight games. The family went to the beach, once snapping a photo of Aquino jumping high in the air, arms sprawled out, tongue hanging out, happy. But as the Oregon State Beavers assembled last month for their first practice, with two transfers and three freshmen forming a new-look roster, there was a soothing and familiar feeling hovering over all the uncertainty amid a year unlike any other. 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. 4 Utah in Salt Lake City. But in a 2020 Bleacher Report article, she described being passed from house-to-house, with no health insurance, sometimes not having enough food to eat and even a surprise visit from a social worker with children protection services. "She became part of the family." It was perfect timing for them to come and they are perfect people for those two voids on the roster. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. "It was a circle of lies," she says. After one game, she stood in the middle of a crowd, opened her arms wide, her wingspan long enough to hold numerous kids inside. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. El Camino Real's Montana University-bound Eddie Egan's 20 points for the boy's City Section fueled a startling comeback victory over the Southern Section, and Serra's Cheyenne Givens' 18 points staved off a late rally against the City Section at the 20th annual Collision All Star Game presented by Wooter Apparel on April 14 at Harbor College in Wilmington. Check out Andrea Aquino's high school sports stats, including game updates while playing basketball at Ribet Academy High School. Check other contact information for Kevin D Frazier. She turned around and saw one of her teammates stop squatting before the allotted time was up. The @BeaverWBB team has chosen Andrea Aquino as its Most Inspirational Player. Still, her presence the last four years has been a key to the Beavers' success. Aquino rushed out of her bedroom and found presents waiting for her. "That coach knew something wasn't right," Aquino says. Vital Records & More. Aquinos willingness to find the positive in a very negative situation, and to put others before herself, is not lost on those who have been able to call her a teammate. 2 seed at the Fort . ), 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. Its going to be tough, she said. Andrea Aquino, left, says "my perspective of life is looking at the positive things right now. Date. View All Details . That she was sick of noodles and eggs. She finally told her mom. Because everyone on OSUs roster knows Aquinos situation, she provides hope with her upbeat attitude. Plus, the Beavers had made back-to-back Sweet 16 runs and a Final Four appearance in 2016. That finally changed Sunday afternoon, as. Rueck summed up Aquinos impact on his team in one word: inspiration. 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.". Basketballs what brought her here and to have that taken away, I mean, why do things like this happen?. 3. Also, forward Taya Corosdale, who missed all but two games last season due to injury, is back. She missed badly. 3pt %-ft %-reb/g 0.0. a/g 0.0. She was also jogging on a sore ankle, having rolled it a week prior when a girl undercut her during a fall league game. I like the challenge. #GoBeavs #TheBennys #IFYKYK https://t.co/J1AJwS2eBV. At the same time, locals began to speculate: How could one team have so many tall players from different countries? They all became closer. Support OregonLive. Mikayla Pivec graduated and Destiny Slocum unexpectedly transferred to Arkansas, meaning the Beavers will have to replace their top two scorers, their leaders in assists and their leading rebounder. Years later, Aquino says she still occasionally struggles coming to peace with it. 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. She is hoping to be cleared by OSU's medical staff to play this season, which is expected to begin in late November. Aquino drew the eye of Oregon State coach Scott Rueck, who was immediately enamored with what he saw on the court. 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. She was afraid to say anything on social media; one tweet could alter her life. As much as Aquino wanted to tell her mom what was happening, she didn't. Because it doesn't do any good to me. Its not lost on Aquino that Oregon State kept her on scholarship even though she cant play. "It hurts to see how hard your mom works. "She had been used so much," Emily says, "and I think she was afraid when my husband started helping her at first. It was Aquino's . It's still a struggle to find jeans that fit. A jumper from Mack and a layup with a free throw from Corosdale got the Cal lead down to two. It's still awkward when people stare. During a team weightlifting session, Aquino bench pressed, threw medicine balls against the wall. Possible User Ids . The Beavers maintained momentum to open the fourth, and extended their lead to 11 points before their scoring cooled off. Senior guard Aleah Goodman has been an inspiration to the new-look Beavers. "She doesn't even know how dominant she can be," says Darryl Gowens, then Ribet's assistant coach. Anything we're going through, you can always bring it to Andrea, Pivec said. First, Kampschroeder is tasked with trying to defend Aquino as she attempts 3-pointers. 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. Now Andrea Aquino is starring at New Jersey's Eastside and spurting up the recruiting rankings. Oregon's 6th congressional district was created after a population boom was recorded in the 2020 census. Among them is a bona fide star, forward Taya Corosdale, who has 101 career starts. Aquino's father wasn't in the picture, having left when she was a baby, and money was scarce. Aquino shook her head. It is certainly not the role Aquino envisioned when she verbally committed in March 2017 to play for the Beavers. I feel like she believes in me. Nilda did whatever she had to do to provide. Sandra Aquino in Florida (FL) found with results in 18 cities. Still, she missed her mom. See No. Part of Aquinos popularity with fans is curiosity, primarily, are you going to play? She didn't know much about it. The Oregon State campus, normally bustling this time of year, is oddly sleepy as courses have shifted from classrooms to computers. The coaches told the players not to talk to anyone. 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 . Her ability to just come and always have a smile on her face. While he certainly was focused on the next days game, it was hard not to think about what the future held. Has three siblings: Gustavo, Adriana and Christian Samuel, Didnt start playing basketball until the age of 15. Oregon State wrapped up its regular season with a 60-45 loss at Colorado on Saturday. "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. And she didn't in the years that followed, either. Andrea Aquino could easily have been the next great center for the Oregon State women's basketball program. "Gifts!" Verified account Protected Tweets @; Suggested users LSU ties best record in program history, bests MS State. Mirin Fader is a staff writer for B/R Mag. She agreed to come to America despite her mother's reservations. Everything was really good, Aquino said. Roughly three weeks before the start of the season, the schedule hasnt been finalized yet. No longer enduring humiliating moments, like the time the two of them knocked on the door of a woman who yelled: "WHAT DO YOU WANT?! But the bullying persisted and hiding was temporary relief. She began to jump rope. She cried herself to sleep some nights, whispering to God in between sobs: She believed in God. Freak. Joined Oregon State as the No. You have permission to edit this article. Oregon State's women's basketball coach Scott Rueck said Wednesday afternoon that Andrea Aquino has not been cleared to play. The 6-foot-9 Aquino is a fan favorite, for what she might have become, and what she does. She wasn't treated as a person, but a body. Once, as a nine-year-old and already 6'0", she couldn't attend a wedding because she couldn't find an outfit that would fit her. What if they take me back home? Facebook gives people the power to. ', "And so I think she's got a big-time perspective, and it just makes you appreciate everything you've been given based upon how she responded to that., It was this season's team retreat that stands out most for Rueck, when Aquino addressed her situation with a little more clarity probably than she ever had.. "Get in! 3. View current address, phone number, social media profiles (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) + background check report. All rights reserved (About Us). Expand . or Until this day she just works so hard to have a better life," Aquino says, starting to cry. The Beavers will play 25 games, including five against nonconference opponents, beginning on Nov. 25. The girl, resting on a mat, reasoned that she had already finished her set. They proudly wore heels. She blushed, looked surprised. the woman asked her. Kevin and Emily were welcoming, patient. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Once, kids asked her for her autograph and a picture. Michael Wayne Rogers is 58 years old and lives in Portland, Oregon. Her mom was two-and-a-half hours away by bus. There was a problem saving your notification. Andrea Aquino #02 F Oregon State. That would be awesome, Rueck said. Aquino, known as Dre throughout the program, doesnt miss a practice or a game, fulfilling her role as support. Meanwhile, Aquino had her pick of any Division I school she wanted, having grown to her current height of 6'9" and averaged 17.1 points, 12.2 rebounds and 7.0 blocks per game as a junior at Eastside. See No. Former Beavers standout Mikayla Pivic,who spent two seasons as Aquinos teammate, said it was nice to see the university take that approach. About three years earlier, Aquino was walking down the street a couple blocks from the home she shared with her mother, sister and two brothers in Caacupe when a man on a motorcycle, named Alfredo Salinas, stopped her. 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. Aquino says she doesn't hold anything against the people in New Jersey and has forgiven them. 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. And now Ellie gives the Beavers the lead!Oregon State has scored 10 unanswered and Cal calls timeout!Watch: https://t.co/ETvZtn7Dkz#GoBeavs pic.twitter.com/C5nJK9342m. -- Nick Daschel | ndaschel@oregonian.com | @nickdaschel. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Talia von Oelhoffen, Jelena Mitorvic and Kennedy Brown rounded out the top scorers, with 9 points each. The man took a picture of her. And even though I'm not playing right now, it has allowed me to focus on school and trying to see who I am outside basketball. She didn't want to discuss it in a recent interview. She thought that would be the best solution for Aquino. Is there really someone out there guarding me? But once we progressed through that, it was like riding a bike. I can't change it. "How are you going to say someone, but not say her name?" There are several graduate transfers who left an impact on a couple programs during their career. We have 59 records for Andrea Aquino ranging in age from 21 years old to 95 years old. She felt unsettled, unsure of what was happening. "America is the land of the dream," Aquino says, "We were three young ladies trying to survive and keep going.". But the school valued her as a person and what she can bring to the team by wholeheartedly supporting her and including her versus trying to push her out," Pivic said. She's written for the Orange County Register, espnW.com, SI.com and Slam. She was scared of getting deported and felt the urge to commit quickly. Arkansas remains the nation's number one team ahead of the Huskies, with Florida, Texas Tech and Alabama rounding out the top five. Back to the motorcycle. NJ Advance Media also reported that officials from New Jersey's Immigration and Customs Enforcement office were investigating. Not a big deal. It wasnt much of an option to Aquino because she had become attracted to Oregon State. 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.
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