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Safi Fino-A-Laself - Men's Basketball - University of New Mexico Lobos Athletics

Safi Fino-A-Laself

Position

G

Height

5-11

Weight

170 lbs.

Class

Jr.

Previous School

Southwest Texas JC

Hometown

Las Cruces, N.M.

OF NOTE
• Appeared in 10 games off the bench in 2022-23, scoring five points
• Joined the program in September, 2021 after walk-on tryouts
• Previously played at Southwest Texas Junior College

2022-23 SEASON (SENIOR)
• Appeared in 10 games off the bench
• Scored three points vs. Colorado State (Dec. 28) for his first MW points
• Scored two points vs. Western New Mexico (Dec. 6)
• Received a scholarship for the spring semester

2021-22 SEASON (JUNIOR)
• Joined the program through preseason walk-on tryouts
• Appeared in one game off the bench
• Had three points and three rebounds in his Lobo debut vs. Northern New Mexico (Feb. 11)

SOUTHWEST TEXAS JUNIOR COLLEGE

• Averaged 16.5 points, 5.3 assists and 1.3 rebounds per game as a freshman in 2019-20
• The school’s 2020-21 season was cancelled due to the pandemic

HIGH SCHOOL
• Played at Weslaco High School in Texas
• 2019 District 31-6A Offensive Player of the Year
• Averaged 22.4 points, 6.1 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game as a senior
• MVP of the Rio GrandeValley Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Game
• Participated in the Rio Grande Valley Vipers All-Star Game

PERSONAL
• Birthday is August 27
• Son of Griselda Fino and Shamar Alaself
• Has two siblings, Kalil and Kai