HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Saddleback High School in 2006...Was a two-year letter-winner in water polo, and a four-year letter-winner in swimming...Named rookie of the year in swimming in his freshman year...Named most offensive player and First-Team All-League his senior year.

PERSONAL: Born: March 19, 1988...Parents: Jose and Trinidad Roman...Has one brother and one sister, Einar and Ita.