Rus Bigege

FRESHMAN (2015): Redshirt season

CLUB: Was captain for eight years for Sereno Chelsea FC … helped lead the club to one state championship and one state runner-up finish.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Brophy College Prep in Phoenix where he played both basketball and soccer and also ran track … was named Most Inspiring Track Athlete.

PERSONAL: Born January 1, 1998 in Vyura, DRC … parents are Alice Nyamitavu and Bizimana Bigege, and Michele and Matt Feeney … has eight siblings: Maureen Feeney, Colleen Feeney, Mike Feeney, Joey Feeney, Theirry Byishimo, Mediatrice Bigege, Mignome and Nyandegeya … favorite athletes are Steve Nash and Ronaldinho … loves to eat steak … favorite sports team is the Phoenix Suns … likes to play basketball in his free time … majoring in business and also interested in law … came to UNM because of the fun and competitive spirit of the guys and to win a national championship.