Vanguard University

The Athlete: Nuno comes to the Lions from Pinnacle High School in Phoenix, Arizona?cgraduated from Pinnacle in 2009 with a solid 3.0 GPA?cplayed hoops for Coach Charlie Wilde?cwas twice named first-team all-region?caveraged 22 points, seven assists, and five boards, earning Pima Region Player of the Year as a senior?calso garnered first-team all-state honors?cwas a McDonald?fs All-American nominee?cplayed one season for Westwind Prep last year?calso hooped for the Arizona Rebels club program for four years?cterrific addition to the Lions?f roster this season?cexcellent athlete with strength?cstrong ball handler who is tough in the lane?cgreat finisher in traffic?cgood on-ball defender?chas loads of potential and will be a major contributor for the Lions for the next four years?cexpect great things from Nuno.?@

The Person: Nuno was born on March 8, 1991, in Luanda, Angola?cparents are Goncalves and Georgina?chas two older brothers and a younger sister?cmajoring in Finance at Vanguard...likes to eat at "Chipotle"?cwatches "The Wire" on TV and favorite movies is "He Got Game"?cprefers the color red and number four?cfavorite scripture is Psalm 118:26?croots for the Lakers and Kobe Bryant?chobbies are hoops and music?cmost respects his mom for being strong?chas learned in life to never give up?cbasketball has taught him hard work?ccareer goal is to be Angola?fs Minister of Finance.

His Thoughts: I came to Vanguard because of the great coaching staff.

Coach Soliday?fs Comments: Nuno reminds us of a young Greg Scott. He is a great athlete who will have four outstanding years at Vanguard. His ability to make plays with his combination of strength and athleticism makes him a unique player. The best for Nuno is definitely ahead of him.