Freshman (2008): Played in 19 games, making his first career start in the Bulls’ 2-0 victory at Bowling Green... Scored hist first career goal in the Bulls’ 4-0 victory over  Western Michigan... Recorded his first multiple-point game with a goal and an assist in the Bulls’ 6-0 opening round victory of the 2008 Mid-American Conference Tournament versus Florida Atlantic.

High School: Won three letters and captained two seasons at Heron High School... Led the Hawks to a 23-3 record in 2007, scoring 41 goals with 14 assists... Named district MVP in 2007 and first team All-District and All-Area in 2006 and 2007... Set school record with 75 goals in 45 games.

Personal: Born June 16, 1989... Son of Mauricio and Ligia Bassan... Has one brother, Felipe... Favorite food is rice and beans... Favorite movies are Braveheart and Rudy... Favorite athletes include Ladanian Tomlinson and Brazilian soccer stars Ronaldo and Romario... Originally from Brazil... Major is undecided.