His parents are educadores and his Dad just accomplished something amazing in and of itself, the AP Honor Roll. Whoa!
Now THAT is a feather in your hat.
I give you Shooting Guard Ruben Carrillo.
What’s your name?
Ruben Adan Carrillo
What position do you play?
Position: Shooting Guard.
What's your jersey
number?
My Jersey is # 32.
What are your parents names?
Ruben and Rosy Carrillo.
Siblings names?
Iliana and Anali Carrillo.
Who do you look up to?
I look up to my dad who introduced me to the game as soon as I could walk.
Who are your heroes?
My hero would be my Wuelo. He is super supportive and always encourages me to do my best.
Who's your favorite athlete and why?
My favorite athlete is Alan Iverson because he changed the way basketball is played. He never apologized for being himself. He always kept it real.
Any hobbies?
My hobbies are basketball and playing video games.
Favorite food?
My favorite food is pizza from South Flo’s.
Favorite band?
My favorite artist to listen to is MF Doom.
Favorite movies?
My favorite movie is the first Space Jam.
What makes a good
teammate?
A good teammate is someone who I can trust on and off the court.
Talk to me about your Coach.
Actually I have two coaches. Both have given me a shot to play the game that I love.
What's on your playlist? (Be specific. Artists and songs.)
My playlist includes: MF Doom- Rhymes Like Dimes, MF Doom- Dooms Day, Kendrick Lamar- Untitled and Grief.
What advice would you give a young man playing basketball for the first time?
Advice: Never give up on your goals, always be stubborn.