COLLEGIATE CAREER: 2010-11 (San Jacinto College): Dished off a pair of assists in his second season with the Coyotes. 

PREP CAREER: Went to Menlo Atuerton High School ... Also spent time with the North California Olympic Development Program during his prep days.

PERSONAL:  The son of Ignacio and Maria Amaral, Benito was born on September 4, 1991, in Stanford, Calif. ... One of three children; Adrian (23) and Marcos (14) ... Majoring in communications with a minor in business.