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'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' 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's) and Dominic Cheek (St. Anthony'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".