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Araujo Shows Aims of Alma Mater in Action
By Sara White - 16 Jul 2007
Rafael Araujo is ready to show the coaches at the Rocky Mountain Revue he is
a player that deserves to see more time on the court with the Jazz this season.
His time spent at BYU learning hard work may be his ticket to stay with the
Jazz.
"Hoffa is one of the hardest-working guys we have ever had in our program,"
said Scott Layden, assistant Jazz coach. "Because he works so hard, he is
going to keep getting better."
A BYU alumnus, Araujo started his professional career as the No. 8 overall
selection in the 2004 NBA Draft. The Toronto Raptors traded him two years
later to the Utah Jazz.
In the past, Araujo has had little to show for the work he has put in.
During the Jazz Summer Camp, Hoffa arrived 2 hours early to prepare. He then
stayed an hour later to work out.
"Most of the time, for the practices I go there early," Araujo said.
"I practice, get out there in the weight room, stay out there for another 45
minutes or an hour and work out on my shooting and stuff. That's what will
take you to the top and make you a better player."
In the 2006-07 season, he appeared in 28 games with the Jazz and averaged
only 8.9 minutes per game. However, in the game on Saturday night against
Philadelphia, Hoffa played 17:15 minutes and scored 4 points. Only teammates
Dee Brown and rookie Morris Almond got more playing time.
The Brazilian native's work ethic has done more than just get him praise from
his coaches. It has made him an example to his teammates.
"I can't say how much Hoffa has helped me," Almond said. "I think I owe him
a dinner for all he has done for me. I don't know what I would do without him
because I came here just green. He's a smart player - one of the hardest-
working players I have ever seen. He can't help but rub off on you."
The coaches have noticed the positive effect Hoffa has on his teammates. This
could bode well for Araujo considering the fact he does not yet have an NBA
contract for the upcoming season.
"We're always encouraged by him and the way he works," Layden said. "He's a
good role model for younger players on how to work."
Hoffa has stayed for the Rocky Mountain Revue in hopes that he will be able
to remain a Jazzman.
"The coaches know who I am already. They just already know what I am able to
do," Araujo said. "I just hope that I can get comfortable with the system and
hopefully stick around here for the season."
This season could see a lot more of Araujo on the court as head coach Jerry
Sloan agrees that Araujo's hard work could pay off.
"You don't make yourself better by staying home," Sloan said.
http://nn.byu.edu/story.cfm/64829
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