Samford University Athletics

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Ruben Guerrero

Ruben Guerrero    

Sport: Men's Basketball

Major(s)/Minor: Finance and Economics  

What made you decide to attend Samford? Samford is a university with great academics, good people and just a good place overall.

What is your most memorable academic experience at Samford? My most memorable academic experience thus far is being included on the Dean's list.

Who is your all-time favorite athlete and why? My favorite athlete of all-time is Rafael Nadal. He's a hard worker who perseveres in everything he does. He is also a great person off the court.

What is your favorite class and why? My favorite classes at Samford have been my finance classes, because I feel like I'm actually learning a lot of useful stuff for any future job..

Who is your favorite professor and why? My favorite professor is Dr. Rusty Yerkes. He is a great professor but he is also always willing to help students either in class or looking for a job during your stay at Samford and after you graduate. I really like all of my business professors actually.

Other than the sport(s) you play, what other sports activity are you good at? Outside of basketball, I am a good volleyball player.

Outside of sports, what is your favorite hobby? I really enjoy listening to music.

Who is your role model? Both of my parents have been my role models for me growing up.

What do you enjoy most about practice? I really enjoy when we compete in 5 on 5.

What do you like least about practice? Nothing...I love practice.

What will you remember most from your college career? I will remember the people that I meet and all the roadtrips that we go on.

What advice would you give to freshmen at Samford? Make the most out of your academics.

What are your plans/goals after graduation? My goal after graduation is play basketball professionally.

A final message from Ruben:
Coming from a different country where we don't have as many facilities and people around us, I really appreciate all that you do so we can have the best here.