| Amaya Gastaminza |
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 | Class:
Senior
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| Hometown:
Pamplona, Spain
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| High School:
IES Joaquim Blume
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| Height:
6-2
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| Position:
Forward
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| Experience:
HS
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2009-10 Outlook: Athletic forward who had an outstanding International and high school career while in Spain ... One of the top players in her age group in Spain; rated as one of top 15 players at European Championships in 2009 ... is a balanced player, bringing rebounding prowess and good shot selection to the lineup ... will have an adjustment to the college level as a freshman but is expected to play a key role for the Beavers in her first season.
IES Joaquim Blume High School: Played on Spain's U-16, U-18 and U-19 national teams at various international tournaments the past two years ... was ranked among the top 15 players at the U-18 European Championships in summer of 2009 ... saw action in the U18 European Championship this past summer, playing in nine games en route to a Gold Medal ... averaged 11.1 points and 5.3 rebounds per game ... scored 20 points to go along with seven rebounds against the Ukraine and had 16 points and 10 rebounds against France in the Gold Medal game ... at the U19 World Championships, also played in nine games, averaging 4.3 points per and helped guide team to Silver Medal ... played team USA in preliminary round and was victorious, which was USA's first loss in eight years ... later lost to USA in Gold Medal game ... at the U16 European Championships in 2007, averaged 9.6 points and 5.4 boards per game ... shot 48.1 percent ... had 14 points and seven rebounds against Belgium ... tallied 14 points and six rebounds against the Czech Republic ... one of three Division I signees on the Spanish U18 team.
Personal: Born in Pamplona, Spain ... is the daughter of Ana Ganuza and Agustin Gastaminza ... has two siblings: Mikel, 20, and Jolen, 11 ... does not have a major determined but is interested in civil engineering ... enjoys movies and other sports ... father, Agustin, played basketball ... favorite athlete growing up was Kobe Bryant ... favorite movie is Love Actually ... wants to see New York City ... enjoys going out with friends and relaxing on days off ... does not have any pre-game superstitions ... word to best describe her: adventurous ... in 10 years, wants to still be playing basketball and be with her family ... chose Oregon State because of its academics and the team.
