Hall of Fame
Inducted into RGV Sports Hall of Fame in July 2022 … Best free throw shooter in program history at .854 (226-264) … 1991 All-American South Conference Second Team honoree … One of 17 players in program history to have a perfect game from the charity stripe while attempting at least 10 free throws, going 10-for-10 vs. New Orleans (2/16/91) … One of only four players to shoot at least 50% from behind the arc in a season while making at least 50 3-pointers, going 25-for-50 (tied for third in program history) in 1989-90. Also ranks fifth at 48.6%, having gone 17-for-35 in 1988-89 … Ranks second in single-season free throw percentage at 92.3%, going 36-for-39 in 1988-89 … Led team in points in 1990-91 with 453 (16.2 per game) … Led team in 3-point shooting each of final three seasons (48.6% in 1988-89, 50.0% in 1989-90, 41.2% in 1990-81) … Led team in free throw shooting in 1988-89 (92.3%) and 1990-91 (83.7%) … Led team with 40 steals in 1990-91.
"It is a great honor to be able to represent my family and my community in this achievement," Valdez said. "I want to use a quote by Cesar Chavez to represent how I feel about my induction – 'true wealth is not measured in money or status or power. It is measured in the legacy we leave behind for those we love and those we inspire.' I'm truly blessed and thankful to the university for this honor."
