EJ Avelar brings scrappy defense and guard toughness to UTRGV
A former Robert Vela standout and Defensive Player of the Year, EJ Avelar profiles as a high-energy guard whose value goes beyond scoring: in his senior high school season, he averaged 11.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 2.2 steals, then earned early college minutes at UTRGV as a freshman. His calling card is disruptive on-ball defense, effort, and doing the little things that help winning teams. For a roster needing competitiveness, perimeter pressure, and a steady worker who won’t shy from contact, he’s a fit worth tracking.
