#1-Danny Puente
Fr. 6-0, 155, G, McAllen, Texas
(McAllen Memorial HS)

Joins the Broncs after starring at MCALLEN MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL.....Averaged 22 points, six assists, five rebounds and two steals per game......Named first team All-Rio Grande Valley.......Named first team All-Area........Chosen second team All-Region....... Named Most Valuable Player in District 31-5A......Named first team All-District in each of his final three seasons.

Born November 28, 1984.......Son of Joe and Nelia Puente.......Has one sister, Amanda.....Still deciding on his major at UTPA.

Coach Hoffman on Danny Puente:

“Danny has great potential to be a tremendous point guard. He has all the tools that you look for. Danny is unselfish, he can pass the ball, and he has a great understanding of the game. He will help us once he gets stronger, and gets used to the speed and quickness of the game at this level.”

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