She finally told her mom. Aquino felt the woman had good intentions. "She became part of the family." Nilda would be so happy she'd start crying, hoping her daughter could succeed academically in ways that she couldn't. I mean it definitely came to my life a little faster to figure out what is life after basketball because a lot of athletes they finish careers and then they realize there's a life after basketball. I can't even imagine this team without her.. She tried to ignore that she sometimes felt hungry. 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. Space was limited. The rope wasn't long enough. They remained close, talking every day, but it hurt Aquino to see how much her mom was struggling in Paraguay. Gavin Turley and Trent Sellers Named Pac-12 Baseball Players of the Week. And they did. Its hard to be more impressed with the way this team handled the offseason, Rueck said. But she couldn't. An asset. Player Profile; Game Log; Career Stats; Split Stats; Recent Games; Mar 2: vs. Arizona State W, 59-54 Mar 3: vs. Stanford L, 57-44 Mar 17: Long Beach St. W, 70-59 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. Or you sprained your ankle, something trivial. Years later, Aquino says she still occasionally struggles coming to peace with it. She cried herself to sleep some nights, whispering to God in between sobs: She believed in God. I thought that was just the process.". They see me on the street and ask How are you doing? Aquino said. Earlier this week, Rueck described Aquino as a gift.. You have permission to edit this article. She began to jump rope. 18-30 31-40 41-50 51-59 60+ Reset Age Filter. Aquino would think of her mother making her favorite dishes back home: fish soup and sopa Paraguaya, similar to cornbread. 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. 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. I have to dial them back, in fact, they go so hard. It's going to get better. Were so lucky to have her on this team, said senior forward Ellie Mack. Aquino remembers the disappointment setting in her mother's face, the way she tried to hide it. 4 Utah in Salt Lake City. See more of Corvallis Gazette-Times on Facebook. Because everyone on OSUs roster knows Aquinos situation, she provides hope with her upbeat attitude. But sometimes she hesitated offensively. I DON'T WANT ANYTHING!". 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Andrea Aquino Also 6'9", she could be a force inside. This was a body that could survive. She's a leader. Nilda, who had trusted the Paraguayan American man and her coaches, felt frustrated, betrayed. The Beavers debuted at No. 9 Oregon State take on No. She didn't have any skills but was athletic, leading her middle-school handball team to three championships. What made the situation bearable was that Aquino felt accepted on the court. And let that be who you are. She is hoping to be cleared by OSU's medical staff to play this season, which is expected to begin in late November. Pivec recalled the time at the team retreat when Aquino shared that she wasnt cleared that first year. So itll take more than a global pandemic and a little roster turnover to deter his optimism. She got caught in the short rope a few times, alternating her feet. (The Pac-12 has not yet released a schedule.). She'd stay late after practice, waiting for a different coach because that coach sometimes bought her dinner. America didn't deliver the opportunities it had promised. She tried not to think of how she ended up here, in Paterson, New Jersey, back in 2015, so far from her home in Caacupe, Paraguay. Pgina: 1 Sistema Nacional de Registro de Empresas Mercantis - SINREM SEC. Success, We've found 15 records. It was certainly devastating for Aquino. It was hard to explain her situation to college coaches. "I was so innocent. Because it doesn't do any good to me. "Gifts!" She finds Greta Kampschroeder and works with the freshman. 7 by the time she signed with Oregon State in March 2017, becoming the highest-ranked player to ever sign with the program. One question Rueck did not ask was whether to keep Aquino on scholarship or let her go, clearing up a spot for someone else. First, Kampschroeder is tasked with trying to defend Aquino as she attempts 3-pointers. But she didn't have any money. 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. Joined Oregon State as the No. But after missing out on the tournament last season and navigating an offseason during a pandemic, its better than the alternative. She told her she had no idea that Aquino would be living there for a long period of time. Join Facebook to connect with Andrea Aquino and others you may know. She felt unsettled, unsure of what was happening. Is there really someone out there guarding me? But once we progressed through that, it was like riding a bike. She rushed to the bathroom to calm down. There has been some discussion of that. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 9 Oregon State take on No. Looking good, Rueck said. "So for me it happened a little earlier, but I'm definitely thankful for the lessons that I have had.. La primera seccin contiene nueve comunicaciones ledas en las VII Jornada de Estudios Andrea Aquino did a little research when Oregon State became interested in recruiting her. That finally changed Sunday afternoon, as. Aquino learned to drive the motorcycle at age 13, her lanky body barely staying on. 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. "She doesn't necessarily have a position; that's the amazing part of her game," Rueck says. I came to a point where I just didn't want to play basketball anymore. the woman asked her. She knows what it feels like to have children, parents, grandparents rush the court, surrounding her. Or the times she couldn't, when she'd see tears streaming down her face. Nilda didn't have the financial resources to finish her college degree in chemical sciences. There's so many things that sometimes I try to forget, you know, because I don't want to keep rewinding over and over again. He would pretend to be her legal guardian for school documents. 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. Freak. If anyone asked, Aquino would refer to the man as her "cousin." Wisconsin, West Virginia, Rutgers, North Carolina, Indiana, Oregon State, Dayton and Eastern . But the senior who may receive the loudest cheer hasnt played one second of college basketball. "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.". That last part sold Aquino: the thought of her mother no longer having to sell guava jam. . "It's going to be a very emotional day," Aquino said. 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 realized that this was the body God gave her. It's still a struggle to find jeans that fit. She kept the encounter respectful, and as it turned out that friend of her moms might have been on to something. Everyone assumed she did. The Beavers have finally found a way to win in tight games. She often did that: shrank. 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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 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). 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. Andre M Adams' phone number is (870) 210 - 0362. Emily called. ", He would've understood and even supported her had Aquino considered transferring. Senior guard Aleah Goodman has been an inspiration to the new-look Beavers. In the meantime, the Dominican woman cleaned up her basement for Aquino. Now Andrea Aquino is starring at New Jersey's Eastside and spurting up the recruiting rankings. The Oregon State Beavers' late-season swoon did not cost it a postseason berth. She tried to ignore it. The character trait could be crucial during this unprecedented pandemic season, when, among other things, the schedule is unusual and up in the air three weeks before the opener. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). EN RU CN DE ES. She's written for the Orange County Register, espnW.com, SI.com and Slam. Andre M Adams, 51 years old, currently living in Warren, AR. 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. 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. Oregon State has the opportunity to change its season this week at the Pac-12 womens basketball tournament in Las Vegas. Get her an education. 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. Homesick. Aleahs intensity in the gym is motivating and people have risen to it, Oregon State coach Scott Rueck said. Watch as Oregon State freshman forward Andrea Aquino dunks during a shootaround ahead of the Beavers' matchup against Washington on Jan. 25. The scandal, which also involved Eastside's boys program, led to sanctions against both teams, including a two-year state tournament ban, $1,500 in fines and a two-year probationary period for the athletic department. Theyre unique players.. Something that could make her famous. 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. She was referred to as a "player from Paraguay" and was identified as "the girl." Nilda is happy that Aquino will earn a degree. She was afraid to say anything on social media; one tweet could alter her life. Shes been a productive member who gives every day shes speaking straight into peoples souls.. The ball soared out of bounds. I was really excited to come to America. Former Beavers standout Mikayla Pivic,who spent two seasons as Aquinos teammate, said it was nice to see the university take that approach. Until this day she just works so hard to have a better life," Aquino says, starting to cry. Her addition made a Final Four run a distinct possibility, Rueck believed. OSU women's basketball: Andrea Aquino forges a path unlike any other. It was the first time Aquino saw height as beautiful, as powerful. And I really think this team has a high ceiling.. She will be an impactful player.. Andrea Aquino has been a vocal supporter on the bench and shares her insights with teammates whenever possible. 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. Shes gives me so much confidence, Mack said. I Indoor Qualifying (FINAL) DISPLAYING. While he certainly was focused on the next days game, it was hard not to think about what the future held. All rights reserved (About Us). 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?! After she started playing for Eastside, her new coaches there were supposedly looking for another home for her. It was Aquino's first appearance. Somehow, someway, Aquino not only embraced an unimaginable situation, she has endured and overcome it in a way that most cant fathom. After one game, she stood in the middle of a crowd, opened her arms wide, her wingspan long enough to hold numerous kids inside. And so, what do you do with that? I mean, the material thing is the least part, but the more important thing was they give me their support. 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. 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. Called her Giraffe. "America is the land of the dream," Aquino says, "We were three young ladies trying to survive and keep going.". advertisement. CORVALLIS Its a ritual that takes place throughout the country for the seasons final home college basketball game: Senior Day. Oregon. But then like two months after that, it just went downhill.. It seemed like a no brainer, he said. I feel like she believes in me. 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. SELECT AGE . 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. In Andreas case, shes done the opposite." 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. Everything looked beautiful to Aquino when she first landed in Paterson. It was Aquino's first appearance as a Beaver.. built one of the best and most consistent. I am more than a basketball player. 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. And on top of it all, the Beavers are integrating five new players and three new starters to an overhauled lineup. She packed her bags, thinking she was going back home. At the same time, locals began to speculate: How could one team have so many tall players from different countries? Check other contact information for Andre M Adams. Talia von Oelhoffen, Jelena Mitorvic and Kennedy Brown rounded out the top scorers, with 9 points each. Este nmero de Bibliotheca Augustinana, estimado lector, comprende dos secciones: Supplementa Patristica Augustiniana IV, y Comentarios Bibliogrficos. In Andreas case, shes done the opposite, Rueck said. She iced and iced, managing to walk again in a week. Stairs. The game started on a bittersweet note. -- Nick Daschel | ndaschel@oregonian.com | @nickdaschel. She was like, 'What are you getting out of it?'". Someone was filming the play, and Aquino put it on her Facebook page. She thought that would be the best solution for Aquino. To have that flipped upside down in such a short period of time was devastating for everyone, he said, to the team and to the program. Soon after, Aquino moved to the capital of Paraguay, Asuncin, where she spent about a year learning the sport. "Get in! 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. Aquino drew the eye of Oregon State coach Scott Rueck, who was immediately enamored with what he saw on the court. 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. "And even though I dont step on the court, I've never felt left out.. She didn't even say goodbye, because the family viewed her as someone who wanted to hurt them, which was never Aquino's intention. But for me it just happened a little too soon. 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). The Department of Homeland Security contacted her, and she had a meeting with them. Marta L Aquino, Age 57 Lives at: 435 N Euclid Ave, APT 2; Pasadena, CA 91101-1346 Pasadena CA 91101 435 N Euclid Ave, APT 2 Prior addresses: 435 N Euclid Ave, APT 24; Pasadena, CA 91101-1347 Pasadena CA 91101 435 N Euclid Ave, APT 24 416 N Marengo Ave, APT 1; Pasadena, CA 91101-7300 Pasadena CA 91101 416 N Marengo Ave, APT 1 She became close with the teammates she was living with, but they were struggling to adapt, too. There was this feeling, like, Are we actually playing basketball again? 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. "It was that great a fit.. Also, forward Taya Corosdale, who missed all but two games last season due to injury, is back. 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. Homeland Security, she says, told her that she needed to find a prep school and recommended that it would be better to find one outside of New Jersey. She is one of the most positive people Ive ever met. Facebook gives people the power to. Aquino tried to act like things were normal. 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.". Oregon State bounced back from a tough loss to Stanford with a solid win over California Sunday afternoon, taking down the Golden Bears 68-59 in their last home game of the season. She was also jogging on a sore ankle, having rolled it a week prior when a girl undercut her during a fall league game. Thank you for being you #GoBeavs x #WeAreFamily pic.twitter.com/NXXa0V3QR4. She really wanted to take the opportunity, and her mom became supportive. Another option for Aquino was transferring to another school and see if she could get cleared to play. She didn't want to discuss it in a recent interview. She researched Oregon State and loved it right away. Basketball? A few free throws later and Oregon State carried a five point lead in to the fourth. She's in the states to become the best basketball player that she could possibly be. The teammate had tears in her eyes, telling Aquino, "There's a bright future for you." Her quick development opened the door for the then-16-year-old Aquino to move to the United States to possibly earn a college scholarship. Save her mother. "That coach knew something wasn't right," Aquino says. Sophomore . It's going to get better, Aquino told herself. She missed badly. 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. So Aquino made the move. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Shes getting a degree this spring, and hopes to continue in basketball by landing a graduate assistant coaching position at a school.