Villanova Univeristy Athletics

A hard-working guard who understands his role ... Brings tenacity and a strong work ethic to the court and the classroom ... Knee injuries short-circuited both his 2010-11 and 2011-12 seasons ... Spent the 2009-10 campaign as a practice player.

2011-12 Season: Appeared in two games before a knee injury ended his season prematurely.

2011-12 BIG EAST Regular Season: Logged one minute of action on New Year[apos]s Day at Marquette but did not score.

2011-12 Postseason: Was in uniform but unavailable for action due to a knee injury.

2011-12 Non-Conference Highlights: Saw four minutes of action in a season opening 106-70 win over Monmouth on Nov. 11 at the Pavilion.

2010-11 Highlights: Appeared in three games, totaling nine minutes ... Suffered a dislocated right kneecap on Feb. 14 that sidelined him for the final four weeks of the season ... Named to the BIG EAST Academic All-Star squad.

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY

Earned a pair of varsity letters playing point guard for coaches Ed Wicelinski and Geoff Billett ... Named to the National Honor Society in 2007-08 and took home the C.B.A. Coaches[apos] Award as a senior ... Helped lead C.B.A. to the Jersey Shore Conference Finals in 2007.

PERSONAL

Born Aug. 5, 1990 in Long Branch, N.J. ... A Finance major at Villanova ... Parents are Paul and Susan Ouano ... Has two younger siblings, Caitlin (16) and Peyton (14) ... Played against both Corey Fisher (St. Patrick[apos]s) and Dominic Cheek (St. Anthony[apos]s) during his prep career in New Jersey ... Enjoys movies, music and going to the beach ... Selected Villanova for its excellent business program and 'all-around great atmosphere'.