JR Buensuceso

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21 Virgil (JR) Buensuceso

J.R. Buensuceso

Eagle Rock, California
5-9 • Senior • Guard

Senior:

Junior: Four double-doubles so far this season in assists and points ... shot 9-14 from the field and 5-5 from 3-point range for a season and career high 25 points against Dixie State on 02/20/09 ... career and season high 12 assists against Western New Mexico on 11/26/08 ... shot 6-10 from the field including 4-6 from behind the arc and 5-8 from the line for 21 points against Humboldt State in playoff competition.

Career Highs:
Points: 25 vs. Dixie State, 02/202/09, 25 vs. Dixie State, 01/07/10
Rebounds: 6 vs. Hawaii Pacific, 03/08/10, 5 vs. Winona State, 11/20/08
Assists: 12 vs. Western New Mexico, 11/26/2008, 6 three times, most recent vs. Academy of Art, 03/04/10
Steals: 6 vs. Grand Canyon, 02/05/09, 5 vs. Hawaii Pacific, 01/23/10
Blocked Shots: 1 vs. Chaminade, 01/15/09

Statistics: Click here for JR's current stats.

Year GP FG-FGA PCT 3FG-3FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT OR-DR TOT RPG A BK ST PTS PPG
2009 25
90-209
.431
36-108
.333
74-100
.740
12-46
58
2.3
95
0
41
290
11.6
2008 29 104-222 .468 50-108 .463 72-92 .783 9-55 64 2.2 174 1 57 330 11.4
Total 54
194-431
.450
86-216
.398
146-192
.760
21-101
122
2.3
269
1
98
620
11.5
Before BYUH: Graduated from Eagle Rock HS in 2006 ... coached by Ron Kato ... league MVP 2003-2006 ... Academic honor roll ... 4-time gold medalist in 330 hurdles ... also recruited by Fresno Pacific, Concordia, Montana State, Sac State, Chico State ... transferred from Citrus College in Glendora California ... coached by Rick Croy ... first team all conference and first team all state in 2008 ... won state championship in 2007-2008 Personal: Born April 24, 1988 in Glendale, California ... parents are Virgil and Mercy ... majoring in Exercise Sport Science ... minoring in coaching ... selected BYU-Hawaii because it has a winning basketball program and a great school ... likes to play video games ... professional goal is to become a registered nurse and play professionally overseas ... ultimate goal in life is to get married and raise a family and be successful
Fun Facts:
Sports Hero: Michael Jordan
Non-Sports Hero: His mother and father
Taste in Music: Anything
Favorite Food: Everything
Favorite Movie: The Notebook
Favorite Song/Artist: Jay-Z
Favorite Book: Harry Potter
Favorite Activity: Sleeping
Happiest moment in life: "Seeing my mother and father at every basketball game."
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite TV Show: Heroes and Family Guy
Nickname: JR
Most interesting place he's been: Los Angeles
Favorite saying: "To be successful, you must first believe you can.
Best sports moment: Winning the state championship in 2008
What you want people to know about you: "I'm just a regular guy with a lot of heart."