Palomar Men's Basketball 2006-07

JOSE ORONA

NO. 22 /  Point Guard, 5-0, 165

YEAR: Freshman

HOMETOWN: San Marcos, CA

HIGH SCHOOL: Escondido HS (Escondido, CA) '05

PERSONAL: Born Feb. 11, 1987, at Palomar Medical Center in Escondido. ... Son of Maria Villanueva. ... Has four brothers and sisters -- Rita (21), Nick (17), Nicole (16) and Hector (1).

2006-07 SEASON: Battled back from shoulder and ankle injuries (the former which required off-season surgery) to become one of the premiere point guards in the Pacific Coast Conference. ... Averaged 3.5 assists per game on the season (third among conference leaders) and 3.9 assists in PCC games (fourth-best in the conference) ... Helped key the Comets' 102-93 overtime victory over Grossmont on Jan. 6 by scoring 11 points, hauling down five rebounds and passing off for four assists while playing 28 minutes. He made five of six free throw attempts in the game. ... Dished off seven assists in a 69-66 win over Imperial Valley on Jan. 13 and again vs. Cuyamaca on Jan. 17. .. Passed off for six assists vs. Imperial Valley on Feb. 10.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for former Palomar standout Paul Baldwin at Escondido High School, winning two team MVP and one coaches' award. ... Helped the Cougars to a Valley League championship. ... Played in the San Diego County North-South and North County All-Star Games. ...

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