Gabriel Cortez


5-10, 140, So., G, Mercedes, Texas (Mercedes HS)

2000-01:  Saw limited action as reserve guard.

1999-00: Earned valuable experience practicing with the team during his first season on the squad.

High School: Standout for Mercedes High School where he averaged 15 points, six assists and four rebounds per game as a senior… Was named Basketball MVP at Mercedes his senior season… He was named second team all-district.

Personal: Born on July 14, 1981 in Harlingen, Texas… Parents are Betty and Juan Cortez… Has one sister, Michelle… Also concerned about his work in the classroom, Cortez earned the Perfect Attendance Award all four of his years at MHS… He was also named to the Nation Honor Society for Student-Athletes… Majoring in Business Management at UTPA.

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