Nickname: Nando in the U.S., Mala in Brazil.
Favorite Dave Rose Quote: "Run."
Something about me that few people know: I am always in a good mood and up for trying new things. And I'm a very good singer.
How did I spend my off-season: Working out with the strength and conditioning coach
How did I select my jersey number: It's been my number since I was very young.
Favorite toy as a child: A 20-wheeler monster truck.
Before a basketball game I: Concentrate on all the things I will do in the game.
Favorite holiday: Labor Day because it means we get out of school.
If I were hosting you on a recruiting visit to Provo, the most impressive thing I'd have to show you is: The view from the Y on Y Mountain.
The first person I call after a game: My fiancee Renata.
My favorite class at BYU: PDBIO 220 (anatomy).
What is my favorite hobby: Listening to American music while following their lyrics.
sometime in my life I would like to: Go sky-diving.
One rule I'd change in college basketball: No over the back.
My advice to youngsters: Have big dreams and never give up on them.
My favorite arena to play in other than the Marriott Center: The House in Yuma, Ariz.
Who had the greatest influence on my basketball career: My father.
The most famous person I've ever met: Roberto Carlos (Real Madrid).
If I could invite any people to dinner, who would it be: Airton Senna, Michael Jordan and Eddie Vedder from Pearl Jam.
The best book I've ever read: The DaVinci Code by Dan Brown.
The best Player I've ever faced: Leandro Barbosa (Phoenix Suns).
If I could play another sport besides basketball, I would choose: swimming because it is easy on the knees