Emmanuel College (Ma.)

AS A FRESHMAN...

• Appeared and started in all 29 contests for the Saints in his rookie campaign
• Velez made his collegiate debut on January 21, in a matchup against crosstown opponent MIT
• Recorded one or more dig in 27 contests; recorded one or more kill in 24 contests
• The outside hitter tallied a career high 14 digs on February 11 against St. Josephs (L.I)
• On April 1, Velez hit a career high 13 kills in a GNAC matchup agaisnt crosstown rivla Emerson College
• Wrapped up his maiden season with 121 digs, 96 kills, 20 total blocks and 11 assists

BEFORE EMMANUEL

• Velez was a starter for all 4 years of his career at The Country Day (San Jose Costa Rica)
• He played for the San Jose under-21 team for 2 seasons as well.

PLAYER PROFILE

• Major: Economics
• Career Aspirations: Entreprenuer
• Favorite Book: 100 Years of Solitude
• Favorite Pre-Game Meal: Pasta La Carbonera
• Favorite Late Night Snack: Pistachios
• Most Exciting Athletic Experience: Costa Rican National Games
• Most respected professional Athlete: Cristiano Ronaldo