New Mexico State University Athletics

2012-13 (Junior)

In his first season with the Aggies, Aronis appeared in all 35 games in 2012-13. He led the team in 3-pointers made with 31 and averaged 3.0 point per game. He was a long range threat off the bench for the Crimson and White and hit multiple 3-pointers in nine games. Aronis shot 36 percent from the field (36-of-100) and 34.4 percent from the 3-point line (31-of-90) as a junior. He scored in double-figures three times. Aronis scored a career-high 12 points on 4-of-8 shooting in the 79-57 win over Louisiana (Nov. 23). He matched his career high of 12 points in his first rivalry game inside the Pan American Center versus No. 16/17 New Mexico (Dec. 19). In the 68-63 loss, Aronis connected on 4-of-5 3-pointers in just nine minutes of action. Aronis helped the Aggies to a split in the series with I-10 rival UTEP after he scored 11 points, all in the second half, in the 55-51 win in Las Cruces (Feb. 23). He was 4-for-6 from the field including 3-of-5 from beyond the arc. Aronis was named to the Academic All-WAC Freshman/Transfer list.

Prior to NM State

Aronis joined the Aggies after spending two years at Santa Rosa Junior College in Santa Rosa, Calif. He was a first team All-Big 8 selection, after he averaged 12.3 points per game and posted a 40.1 3-point field goal percentage (99-of-247). Aronis led the Bear Cubs to a 26-6 overall record and 14-1 conference record in 2011-12. He guided Santa Rosa to the California State Tournament Quarterfinals but fell to Yuba, 73-70. As a freshman, Aronis helped the Cubs to a 21-9 record and the third round of the state playoffs. Aronis played for head coach Craig McMillan, a former Lute Olson player at Arizona.

High School

Aronis was a two-year letter winner at Analy High School in Sebastopol, Calif. As a senior, Aronis led the Tigers to a 29-3 record and a Sonoma County League Championship. He earned both first team all-league and all-empire honors. In his junior campaign, Aronis guided Analy to a 27-7 record and section title en route to all-league accolades.

Personal

Aronis is the son of Nick and Kathy Aronis, and he was born in Santa Rosa, Calif. He is majoring in individualized studies.