Andrea Aquino
November 08, 2017 | Women's Basketball
Andrea Aquino (Caacupe, Paraguay) comes to the Beavers as the No. 7 rated player in the nation according to ESPN, making her the highest rated signee in program history. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 17.1 points, 12.2 rebounds and 7.0 blocks per game in her 2016-17 high school season, earning All-State honors in New Jersey. She led her high school to a Passaic County title in 2016, and earned Most Valuable Player honors at the NYC Lady Gaucho Mecca Tournament that season.
According to ESPN, Aquino brings: superior size, wingspan offers shot blocking presence in the paint; emerging post up game yields results, delivers vs. contact; superb in transition; an elite post prospect.
Aquino began her basketball career in Paraguay, where she helped guide Club Libertad to a championship in the 2014-15 season. A standout in the classroom, Aquino has consistently achieved in the classroom good grades, and hopes to pursue a business degree.
"I chose Oregon State because the coaching style fits my game." Aquino said. "I like the social environment and Oregon State has the academic major that I am interested in. I also really appreciate the college town atmosphere, and I love that I get to play in a winning program that is three times Pac 12 champs!"
According to ESPN, Aquino brings: superior size, wingspan offers shot blocking presence in the paint; emerging post up game yields results, delivers vs. contact; superb in transition; an elite post prospect.
Aquino began her basketball career in Paraguay, where she helped guide Club Libertad to a championship in the 2014-15 season. A standout in the classroom, Aquino has consistently achieved in the classroom good grades, and hopes to pursue a business degree.
"I chose Oregon State because the coaching style fits my game." Aquino said. "I like the social environment and Oregon State has the academic major that I am interested in. I also really appreciate the college town atmosphere, and I love that I get to play in a winning program that is three times Pac 12 champs!"
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