University of South Alabama Athletics

2010-11: Made eight appearances off the bench… Made only field goal attempt vs. Mobile (12/27) for two points… Grabbed rebound in season opener vs. Spring Hill (11/12).

2009-10: Did not play… Attended classes at South Alabama.

2008-09: Played one season at Concordia (Ala.) College in Selma, Ala.

High School: Graduate of American Senior High School in Hialeah, Fla. … Earned three varsity letters in basketball and two in cross country… Averaged 14 points, six rebounds and five assists for the Patriots… Scored 28 points against Killian High School his senior year.

Personal: Full name is Jose Alfonso Diaz… Born June 13, 1990 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico… Son of the late Jose Diaz and Carmen Acosta… Majoring in biology... Hobbies include working out, video games (Super Smash Bros.), watching television, going to the beach and food… Youngest of five children… Chose South Alabama because of the college of physical therapy… Goals for the upcoming season are “to give all I can offer to the program and to exceed past team expectations on and off the court.” … Favorites – movie: “Forrest Gump” and “Training Day”; book: “Crime and Punishment”; pro team: Miami Heat; athlete: Miguel Cotto; musical artist: Eminem; food: arroz con pollo (rice and chicken); classes: ecology and evolution… Pregame ritual is listening to Eminem, stretching properly and finding specific socks to wear… Best part of playing sports is “the competitive nature of it, the eustress”… Celebrities he would most like to meet are Tracy McGrady and Denzel Washington… People would be surprised to know that he can cook a good meal… Wants to be a coach after college, starting in high school and moving up to the collegiate level… Member of L.A.S.A. (Latin American Student Association) and Biology Student Association on campus… Three wishes would be to have infinite money, make it so certain people did not die and the ability to dunk.