Bio information
Full name: Andrew David Ruffen
Born when and where? 3/16/95 Nashua, NH
Year: Freshman
Major: Business and Sports Management
Hometown: Salem, NH
High School: Salem High School
Sport and position: Basketball, shooting guard
Favorites
Song: ‘Shawty Wassup’ by Yung Nation
Professional Sports Team: Boston Celtics
Athlete: Kevin Durant
Food: Chicken Parmigiana
T.V. Shows: Blue Mountain State, That 70's Show, Friends
Movies: Coach Carter, Space Jam, Never Back Down, Lone Survivor
Book: Training Camp
Feature Questions
Why did you choose Saint Joseph's College?
I chose Saint Joseph's College because of the upbeat and personable attitudes of the students and faculty members. I also chose SJC so I have an opportunity to play at the highest level of basketball that I can and to get a great education in the field of business. Playing in a nice gym for a team that exclusively wears Nike also helped with my decision!
What is/was your favorite class at St. Joe's and why?
My favorite class at St. Joe’s is economics because Professor Zerillo teaches it and makes the most boring topic fun
What was your first job (actually received a paycheck)?
I worked as a DJ/VJ in training at Bates Entertainment for about three months until basketball season started my junior year
Who would you like to trade places for a day with and why?
I would like to trade places with Kevin Durant because he is living the life that every basketball player in the world dreams about
What is on your "Bucket List?"
Travel overseas
Talent you'd most like to have:
Be able to jump
What do you drive?
Ford Explorer
What is your motto?
“You look good, you feel good; you feel good, you play good” or “When dunking is worth three points, that's when I’ll learn to dunk”
Do you have any superstitions before you go into a big game?
No
Why did you choose your jersey #?
It was my number in high school and it's one above MJ (Michael Jordan)
What is your most memorable moment as an athlete at SJC?
Getting into my first game against Suffolk and scoring my first points as a collegiate basketball player
Who has had the greatest impact on your life?
My father and grandfather
Can you tell us something about you that most people don't know?
I earned First Team All-State and Eagle Tribune All-Star honors in volleyball my senior year in high school
Where do you see yourself in five years?
I will be in the beginning stages of becoming a real estate agent
If you could meet anyone (past or present) who would it be and why?
Wilt Chamberlain - because I want to know how he scored over 100 points in one game
What are your hobbies?
Basketball, volleyball, hanging out with friends
What is your ideal day away from athletics?
My ideal day away from athletics consists of relaxing, doing any homework I may have, and playing Xbox
Do you plan on playing sports or coaching after you graduate?
It’s always an option
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