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Paris Lauro - Women's Basketball - University of New Mexico Lobos Athletics
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Paris Lauro

Position

F

Height

6-1

Class

Fr.

Hometown

Dallas, Texas

Previous School

Highland Park HS

AUDIO PRONUNCIATION

FRESHMAN (2023-24): Played in 22 games, averaging 6.9 minutes per game, 2.3 points per game, 1.3 rebounds per game, 0.1 steals per game and 0.2 blocks per game… scored a season-high 14 points against Western N.M., going 4-5 from three-point range and 5-6 from the floor… five games with at least one three-pointer, two games with multiple three-pointers… shot 40.4% from the field and 37.0% from three-point range… named MW Freshman of the Week on Dec. 26.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Highland Park High School… named captain her senior year… averaged 17.3 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 2.0 bpg her junior season… named to the TABC 5A All-Region Team, named Offensive Player of the Year for District 13-5A and earned academic all-district her junior year… in her senior season, averaged 23.6 ppg, 8.0 rpg and 1.8 bpg and was named the District 7-6A Most Valuable Player.

CLUB: Played for DC Queens and Texas Lonestar 17U 3SSB… selected to the 3SSB All-American Camp… at the 17U Adidas 3SSB Girls Championship Circuit, ranked in the top 10 in rpg at 7.3 and bpg at 1.4 and ranked first in scoring efficiency at 11.9 POS and 1.08 PPP.

PERSONAL: Birthday is April 4… born in San Antonio, Texas  … parents are Kristen and Joseph Lauro… has one brother, Nelson… majoring in exercise science.

Lauro on Why She Chose New Mexico: “ I love the long history and focus on basketball at the University and the opportunity to play at The Pit. Also, a great connection with coaching staff and the team culture to win!”