Chico State Athletics

One of five freshmen on the Wildcats’ roster…Redshirting this season…Pre-Chico Days: Spent the 2020–21 season playing for College Prep Academy in Sacramento…A 2020 graduate of Jesuit High School in Carmichael…A member of the Marauders’ 2018–19 Delta League title team…Served as team captain during his senior season…Team Lillard alumnus…Also lettered in football and volleyball…Personal: Born February 23, 2002, in Sacramento…Son of Leo and April…Has two siblings, Grant and Chad…His parents are his heroes (“they’ve taught me that you can do anything you set your mind to”)…The person he most admires in the sports world is LeBron James (“He is not only an athlete but an activist in bettering the community”)…Favorite course at Chico State is Economics, taught by Andy Radler…Why he chose to attend Chico State: “The coaching staff and Coach Greg Clink. Chico State basketball has a reputation of being not just a team, but a family”…His greatest sports moment so far is signing the paperwork to become a Wildcat…The most interesting thing he’s ever done is walking through the 9/11 Museum in New York…The most impressive thing he’s ever accomplished is being the first person in his immediate family to attend a four-year college…Has learned by playing basketball that “to shine in front of thousands, you have to outwork millions in front of no one”…Enjoys shopping for clothes and spending time with friends…Improved his time management skills during his pandemic-caused time away from the court…Riding dirt bikes is his biggest non-basketball talent (“I ride with my dad, who used to race semi-pro”)…Can play “a little bit” of piano…Claims that he is the best dancer on the team…At the top of his bucket list: “Go skydiving with my best friend”…Majoring in business management…Plans to pursue a career in sales, preferably medical device sales.