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Expected to be the Stars' top scoring threat … has the leadership of being a senior.

2013: Started 17 games … scored nine goals … handed out four assists … earned 22 points … Stars’ second leading scorer … scored two goals against Southwestern Christian on Oct. 15 … dished out two assists against Oklahoma Baptist on Oct. 22 … had two assists against Southwestern Assemblies of God on Nov. 4 ... Sooner Athletic Conference offensive player of the week for Sept. 16-22.

2012: Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference offensive player of the year at Cowley County (Kan.) … coached by Roberto Dos Santos … NJCAA first-team all-American … NJCAA academic all-American … 11 goals … six assists … 28 points.

2011: KJCCC offensive player of the year at Cowley County … NJCAA first-team all-American … NJCAA academic all-American … school-record 19 goals … three assists … 42 points … helped Cowley County to a 13-3-2 record.

High school: Attended Colegio Bandeirantes in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Personal: Majoring in film production and philosophy … son of Ruy and Silvamia Vaz … father (Ruy) played professional soccer in Brazil … born April 30, 1987 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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More on Ruy:
Activity to pass time on road trips: Books
Favorite pregame meal: Any vegetarian food
Favorite experience I had last summer: I got to spend time with my family
Favorite athlete: Ronaldo
One word to describe me: Persistent