Illinois Wesleyan senior guard Eliud Gonzalez was named to the third team of the 2011-12 College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin all-star squads. Through games of Feb. 22, he ranks 24th in career assists at the school with 188.
Earlier this year, he was named CCIW "Player of the Week" for his game vs. Chicago on Dec. 10 in which he handed out career-high 11 assists to tie a Ratner Center opponents' record.
In high school, Gonzalez was the point guard for Class 4A state champion Oak Lawn Richards.
Majoring in business at Illinois Wesleyan, he is the son of Consuelo and Sergio Gonzalez.
Why you chose Illinois Wesleyan: Thought to myself, “Let’s just see what happens.” Glad it worked out.
IWU class you’re most qualified to teach: Ethics and the law
The hardest challenge about being a Division III student-athlete is: Maintaining my weight.
Worst grade in a class you ever got – what and when? I’m not sure. I’ve never gotten lower than a C.
I’m deathly afraid of ... : Carnies. Circus folk. Nomads, you know. Smell like cabbage. Small hands
Worst habit: Lying to myself about being a phenomenal singer.
Most expensive traffic ticket: $85 maybe. I’m not sure.
Language I’d like to learn: Italian
The longest I could survive without my cell phone: Not that long at all. I call all of my family members every day.
Your usual response to “What’s going on?”: You are!
Favorite sports figure: Michael Jordan
My greatest moment in sports was: Haven’t had it yet.
The best player I ever faced was: Probably Dwyane Wade.
Worst dresser on my team: Apparently me
Thing that’s been in my fridge the longest: Some sort of dairy product I’m sure.
Person I’m dying to have dinner with: I’ve been listening to John Mayer a lot. He seems like a nice guy. (David Spade voice)
Favorite food: Maxwell Street’s combo, Barnelli’s chicken parmesan or just a great steak.
Vegetable I won’t eat: I'm not too picky if it is made the right way.
Pepsi or Coke?: Coke
Favorite TV show: "Fresh Prince" or "Chappelle Show". "Nip/Tuck" is a great one too.
Favorite musical group: No group really comes to mind.
Favorite movie: Way too many to choose from.
If a movie were made of my life, I would like the following person to play me: Denzel Washington, I heard he’s the only man handsome enough to play me. I know, it’s weird.
The person in history I would most like to meet is: Muhammad Ali. He underwent a lot of scrutiny and always stuck to what he thought was right.
My dream job would be: To play for the Bulls.
Place I’d most like to live: Near Chicago but I hope to have a warm weather getaway too.
Two things that are tops on my “bucket list”: 1) I’ll be holding John Koschnitzky’s hand as we go on the giant drop. Man that thing is tall.
2) Show John Koschnitzky how to dress.
My possession that would fetch the most on eBay: I’m sure something Dwyane Wade signed.
What I miss most about being in the third grade: I’ll go with recess
