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HERENDA ON DIAZ: " First of all, I love that Romeo is a local kid. I think that is very important in continuing to build this program. He is also a great young man with a world of potential and talent. Romeo will add another level of athleticism and length to our team. He has the ability to score the ball, rebound it and steal it. He will fit right into the way we play." AS A FRESHMAN: Named Northeast-10 Freshman of the Week on 11/17 for his 21 point, 10 rebound performance in his first collegiate game, the season-opener against Mercy. METHUEN HIGH SCHOOL: Played basketball at Methuen High School for coach Richie Barden • Helped Rangers to Merrimack Valley Conference small school championship as a sophomore • Two-time Merrimack Valley Conference all-star • Two-year team captain • Named team's Most Valuable Player. PERSONAL: Son of Luisa Ruffen of Methuen, Mass. and Guillermo Diaz • Nicknamed "Rome" • Lists the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics as his favorite professional teams • Lists NBA Cares social initiative program as a major influence • Says his greatest sports moment was scoring 51 points in a game against Dracut as a senior; He also tallied 17 boards, dished 11 assists and went 19-22 from the line in the 3OT, 98-96, victory • Fluent in English and Spanish. |
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