| Year: |
Freshman |
| Hometown: |
Ridgeland, Miss. |
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| High School: |
Jackson Preparatory |
| Height: |
5-9 |
| Birthdate: |
04/22/1991 |
Prep/Personal: Robbie Aru completed his prep career at the Jackson Preparatory School under coach Rachel Causey. He helped his team to six-straight state championships and six undefeated seasons. Aru was the top-ranked player in Mississippi for the last three seasons and was ranked 16th in the South. He was a member of Team Mississippi in the Southern Junior Cup for three out of his four prep years. Aru is a member of the National Honor Society and the Cum Laude Society. Roberto Giorgio Aru was born on April 22, 1991 in Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy. He is the son of Giorgio and Jan Aru. He is undecided on his major.
Getting to know Robbie Aru
Favorite restaurant: Wild Wings
Favorite book: The Importance of Living
Favorite athlete: Guillermo Coria
Favorite class: Calculus
Favorite spot on Furman's Campus: Tennis Center
Favorite movie: Back to the Future Trilogy
Favorite TV show: Family Guy
Favorite Band: Pink Floyd
Favorite food: Pasta
Craziest ambition: To try out the pro tour
Best non-athletic talent: Eating
Something people don't know about me: I was born in Sardinia
Proudest athletic accomplishment:
It is yet to come
Most famous person I've met:
The Bravery
