Nickname: JT
Favorite Dave Rose Quote: "Run, run, run."
Something about me that few people know: I'm Brazilian, but not very good at soccer.
My favorite scripture: Moroni 10:4-5 (Ask and ye shall receive)
If I could play another position, it would be: Point Guard.
How did I spend my off-season: Working on my game.
How did I select my jersey number: My mom wore number nine, so four plus five equals nine.
Favorite toy as a child: A basketball.
Before a basketball game I: Talk to my parents, read the scriptures and listen to music.
Favorite holiday: Christmas, because I get to see my parents.
If I were hosting you on a recruiting visit to Provo, the most impressive thing I'd have to show you is: The Marriott Center.
The first person I call after a game: My parents.
My favorite class at BYU: Gospel and World Religions with Roger Keller.
What is my favorite hobby: Playing with my Sidekick while cooking.
What is my most memorable athletic achievement or moment: Every time I play basketball it's memorable.
sometime in my life I would like to: Go to the moon.
One rule I'd change in college basketball: Change the shot clock from 35 to 24 seconds.
What is the best book I've ever read: The Godfather by Mario Puzo.
My advice to youngsters: Believe in yourself and be confident
My favorite arena to play in other than the Marriott Center: Thomas & Mack Center at UNLV.
The best player I've ever faced is: Leandro Barbosa (Phoenix Suns).
Who had the greatest influence on my basketball career: My parents.
The most famous person I've ever met: Pele (Brazilian soccer star).
If I could invite any people to dinner, who would it be: My mom, my dad and Jesus.